Graduation Summary Reports can be found in a parent or student's MYDSD account.

• Login into MYDSD.

• Go to Academics, Reports, Choose Graduation Summary.

• See what graduation requirements students still need to take.

Use the online Course Catalog below with Course Descriptions and Videos to learn more about each course.

Go to the above section that looks like this and click on the grade level that the student will be during the 2023-2024 school year.

• Fill out the correct course request card.

• Save completed course request cards to your PC.

• Submit Course Requests Online through MyDSD by following these easy steps. *Click on instructions picture for a larger view.

• If submitting your course requests online does not work, please email your completed course request card to your counselor. 

  • Click here for a link to our DHS Counseling page with counselor's emails. 

 

Click here for the Davis High Counseling Page and links to each counselor's email.

Click here for Davis School District Graduation Requirements

High Honors and Honors at Graduation are determined at the end of 3rd term senior year.

High Honors and Honors Students will receive cords to wear at graduation.

▪ Honors Graduate Requirements (1 cord): • 3.7 GPA, Full schedule which is a minimum of five DHS classes. • These five classes do not include Seminary/Released time, Home Release, classes taken online or in packets.

 

▪ High Honors Graduate Requirements (2 cords): • 3.8 GPA, Full schedule which is a minimum of five DHS classes. • These five classes do not include Seminary/Released time, Home Release, classes taken online or in packets. • Completion of three honors, CE or AP classes in two different core curricular areas.

Davis Flex Academy Video Description

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Sophomore Year

• English 10- Flex Academy (Year)
  • Students will read and discuss a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts with the emphasis in World Literature and will write in a variety of formats: including narrative, expository, and argumentative. Other study will emphasize speaking/listening and language/usage skills.
• World History- Flex Academy (Year)

  • This class is required of all sophomores to complete their graduation requirements. This course stresses the diverse economic, political, religious, and social systems throughout world civilizations, e.g. Middle Easterners, Africans, Eastern Europeans, Russians and Latin Americans. AP World History will also satisfy this requirement.

• Study Skills-Flex Academy (Year)

Junior Year

• English 11- Flex Academy (Year)
  • This class provides further practice in both oral and written expression. Students will review ACT-related language skills and read and write expository, narrative, and argumentative pieces while reviewing usage skills. Analytical and critical thinking are practiced while surveying American Literature, providing opportunity for exploration of the philosophies that have shaped America.
• Study Skill- Flex Academy (Year)

LANGUAGE ARTS (English)

 

English 10 and English 10 Flex

• Full year class

Students will read and discuss a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts with the emphasis in World Literature and will write in a variety of formats: including narrative, expository, and argumentative. Other study will emphasize speaking/listening and language/usage skills.

 

English 10 Honors

• Full year class

This accelerated and challenging class will include an in-depth focus on reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language. Specifically, students will analyze a variety of literature and non-fiction texts with the emphasis of World Literature and will become proficient in narrative, expository, and argumentative writing.

 

English 11 and English 11 Flex

• Full year class

This class provides further practice in both oral and written expression. Students will review ACT-related language skills and read and write expository, narrative, and argumentative pieces while reviewing usage skills. Analytical and critical thinking are practiced while surveying American Literature, providing opportunity for exploration of the philosophies that have shaped America.

 

English 11 Honors

• Full year class

Concentrating on American Literature, this class is an accelerated, intensive, advanced course for juniors. Students will review ACT-related language skills and write, examine and use the fundamental skills involved in the writing of scholarly papers with a focus on expository, narrative, and argumentative pieces.

 

 

English 12

• Full year class

This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, creative and critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will read and analyze a range of challenging fiction and informational texts, write personal and expository essays, practice speech and presentation skills, and apply key concepts to analyze media works.

 

AP English Language

• Full year class

• English 11 or English 12 Credit

Students completing the AP Language course will be prepared to take the AP English Language exam. The course is designed for accelerated juniors and seniors who wish to work for college credit. Coursework includes analytical writing skills, in-depth study of classical literature and non-fiction, and extensive preparation for the AP Language exam.

 

AP English Literature

• Full year class
• English 12 Credit

Students completing the AP English Literature course will be prepared to take the AP English Literature exam. The course is designed for accelerated seniors who wish to work for college credit. Coursework includes analytical writing skills, in-depth study of classical literature, fiction, and non-fiction, and extensive preparation for the AP Literature exam.

CE English 1005 College Reading and Introductory Writing

• Year
• English 12 Credit
• Concurrent enrollment fees required

This course is designed for students that did not qualify to take English 1010. This yearlong course will prepare students to take English 2010 or English 2015 their first year of college. English 1005 introduces students to the habits and practices necessary for reading and writing at the college level. Students will focus on the writing process, writing for specific audiences, collaboration with peers, grammatical and mechanical correctness, improving reading comprehension, and the interrelationship between reading and writing.

 

CE English 1010- Introduction to College Writing

• Semester

• English 12 Credit

• ACT Score Prerequisite

• Concurrent enrollment fees required

This course will teach students to find, evaluate, and understand sources while emphasizing that sources exist as part of an ongoing conversation. This course is divided into three related sections: reading and summarizing professional texts, synthesizing the information learned, and producing two formal literature reviews.

 

CE English 2015- Intermediate College Writing

• Semester

• English 12 Credit

• ACT Score Prerequisite

• Concurrent enrollment fees required

This course builds upon skills developed in CE English 1010. The overarching goal is for students to participate in intellectual communities by reading, synthesizing, and responding to professional texts. Students will create two argumentative essays, one synthesis and response, and three smaller essays of choice. Students must have an ACT score of 29 in English and 29 in Reading OR have completed CE English 1010 with a C or higher.

 

CE English 2200- Introduction to Literature

• Semester

• English 12 Credit

• ACT Score Prerequisite

• Concurrent enrollment fees required

This class is intended to provide you with some of the fundamentals of critical reading and interpretation by looking at a series of, mostly, English and American poems, short stories, novels, and plays. You will be exposed to an impressive array of well and lesser known writers.

 

Creative Writing

• Semester

• English 12 Credit or Elective Credit

This course introduces beginning writers to elements of effective writing while studying the basic ingredients of good stories, poems, and prose.

 

Creative Writing 2

• Semester

• English 12 Credit or Elective Credit

This course is for students who have completed Creative Writing I and wish to continue to improve their craft in an advanced setting with peers dedicated to writing. Students will refine their skills as they explore descriptive, narrative, fictional, and poetic modes of writing.

 

Journalism 1

• Semester

• English 12 Credit or Elective Credit

Students will study the basic principles of print, social media, and online journalism as they examine the role of printed news media in our society. They learn investigative skills, responsible reporting, and journalistic writing techniques as they read, respond to, and write their own news and feature articles. Students will participate in creating their own stories about the happenings of the school and community and publish their works on the Davis High News website.

 

CE Communications 2110- Interpersonal and Small Group Communications

• Semester

• English 12 Credit

• GPA Prerequisite

• Concurrent enrollment fees required

This course focuses on interpersonal and small group communication. The class requires a small group component and a required eight-hour service-learning group project. This interactive and Canvas-centered class includes active discussions and addresses critical life and workplace skills. CE Communications fulfills 3 semester hours of Humanities for General Education requirement at WSU.

 

Language Arts Electives

DTV Course Description Video

 

Audio Visual Team-DTV

Full Year Class

 

DTV is a student-run club producing weekly news broadcasts played during homeroom class. This is a hands-on course focusing on collaboration and project management. Students produce news stories during class, including writing scripts and interview questions, story planning, timeline management, and video production and editing. This course is open to all students at any level, and although it is not required, it is helpful if you have experience with digital media, and is beneficial to students looking for a career in broadcast journalism.

Yearbook

Full Year Class

Application Required

Yearbook  teaches how to create an entire yearbook from beginning to end. You will learn everything from layout design, photography, journalism, time management, and how to record a history. It is a great way to be involved in the school, without a lot of out-of-school hours. It requires dedication and determination but is also a lot of fun and produces a product that most of the student body purchases.

 

Debate

 

Debate 1

Full Year

Students will not only be introduced to and participate in a variety of speaking activities which will be designed to increase argumentative and persuasive skills, but they will prepare to engage in competitive speech and debate. Tournament attendance will be required. Students will learn informative and persuasive speaking skills as well as methods of Lincoln-Douglas, legislative and parliamentary debate.

Required attendance: four tournaments

 

 

Debate 2 and 3

Semester or Year

This course is designed for those who have completed Debate 1.  Students should expect to polish and refine their speech and debate skills through class work and interscholastic competition.  The following competitive speaking events will be developed:  debate, student congress, original oratory, interpretation of literature, extemporaneous and impromptu speaking.  Emphasis will be placed on developing research, analytical, persuasive, and argumentative skills.

Prerequisites: Debate 1 and/or Instructor Approval

Required attendance: eight tournaments.

 

French

 

French 1

• Full Year

Students will discover the French language and increase proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.  Students will also have the opportunity to practice the language in a range of contexts likely to be encountered in the French speaking culture.  Students use simple sentences and phrases accurately and respond to questions.  Novice Mid Proficiency Level (words, phrases & sentences)

 

French 2

• Full Year
• CE Option
• CE Fees

 Students will discover the French language and increase proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.  Students will also have the opportunity to practice the language in a range of contexts likely to be encountered in the French speaking culture.  Students use more complex sentences and phrases accurately within a wider range of vocabulary. Students respond to questions and gather information by asking questions.  Novice High Proficiency Level (strings of sentences & paragraphs)

 

French 3

• Full Year
• CE Option
• CE Fees

Students will discover the French language and increase proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.  Students will also have the opportunity to practice the language in a range of contexts likely to be encountered in the French speaking culture.  Students create language by breaking apart and recombining sophisticated chunks of vocabulary. Students create questions to sustain and maintain the flow of a conversation.  Intermediate Low Proficiency Level (paragraphs & essays)

 

French 4 (CE Option), French 5, AP French

• Full Year

Students will discover the French language and increase proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.  Students will also have the opportunity to practice the language in a range of contexts likely to be encountered in the French speaking culture.  Students create more complex sentences and can write more complex paragraphs with ideas flowing from sentence to sentence.

 

CE French Bridge- French 3116- Adventure and Discovery: Journeys through the French and Francophone Worlds

• Full Year
• CE Fees

 

The themes of discovery and adventure can be found in many cultural artifacts and literature in the French and Francophone worlds. Students will explore themes of discovery, adventure and journey in the French and Francophone worlds through the prism of the fine arts, history, music, texts, film, and other areas. Students will be exposed to a variety of approaches such as project-based instruction, class discussion, and reaction papers. 

American sign language

Welcome to American Sign Language

American Sign Language I

Full Year Course

This course is an introduction to American Sign Language. Taught in sign language, the class creates a visual-gestural environment that introduces ASL grammar and vocabulary without presenting English equivalents. This course includes interactive activities, cultural awareness education, and individual feedback. Emphasis is on appropriate language use in common communication settings. ASL I prepares students for ASL II..

 

American Sign Language II

Full Year Course

CE Option

This course is designed for students continuing from ASL I. Taught in ASL, It creates a visual-gestural environment that introduces ASL grammar and vocabulary without presenting English equivalents. This course includes interactive activities, cultural awareness education, and individual feedback. Emphasis is on appropriate language use in common communication settings. ASL II will prepare students for intermediate ASL classes at other colleges/universities.

SPANISH

 

Spanish Course Descriptions Video

 

Take Spanish!

SPANISH 1

• Full Year
• Prerequisite: none                                                                                                                                          

Spanish 1 is an introduction to the Spanish world, language and its people. Learn to communicate with over 500 million people in the world who use Spanish. 

SPANISH 2

• CE option
• Full Year
• Prerequisite:  Spanish 1
• Optional CE credit: 3 WSU credits SPAN 1010
• WSU registration and course fees may apply

Spanish 2 builds upon knowledge gained in Spanish 1. This course will also reinforce the skills learned in Spanish 1: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is on perfecting pronunciation, mastery of the basic grammatical structures, and increased communicative proficiency. Students who choose to not enroll in CE are also WELCOME to take the class. 

SPANISH 3

• CE option
• Full Year
• Prerequisite:  Spanish 1 and 2
• Optional CE credit: 3 WSU credits SPAN 1020
• WSU registration and course fees may apply

Spanish 3 is a continuation of the Spanish 2 course, including the development of all skills of the language – listening, speaking, reading, and writing – with a heavy emphasis on grammatical structures and verb tenses. A deeper study and appreciation of Hispanic culture is also a major focus. Students who choose to not enroll in CE are also WELCOME to take the class. 

SPANISH 4

• CE option
• Full Year
• Prerequisite:  Spanish 1, 2 and 3
• Optional CE credit: 3 WSU credits SPAN 2010
• WSU registration and course fees may apply

Spanish 4 is a continuation of Spanish 3. The course expands the students' knowledge of the Spanish language through the Foreign Language Standards: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons and Communities. An in-depth study of the language will help students prepare for AP Spanish. Students who choose to not enroll in CE are also WELCOME to take the class. 

 

 

SPANISH 5/AP SPANISH LANGUAGE

• Full Year
• Prerequisite:  Spanish 1, 2, 3 and 4
• AP Tests fees may apply

This intensive, college level course gives students the opportunity to receive university credit by successfully passing the Advanced Placement Spanish test administered in the spring. This class is conducted in the Spanish language. Students who do NOT wish to take the AP test but want to continue improving their skills in the Spanish Language are welcome to enroll. 

• Three credits required
• Students must complete Secondary Math 1 and Secondary Math 2
• There are many options for the third year of math
• Not all third year math options fulfill the requirements for the Regents scholarship or NCAA eligibility
• Math Lab is elective credit; it does not count towards math credit

Click on Picture for a PowerPoint from the Math Department

Math Goals

What are your plans with math?

Math Department Overview

A guide for where you should be and where you should go!

Sophomores! Where should you be in math? Watch this video.

 

Honors  and Accelerated Math Pathway and Calculus Classes Explained

CE Math Courses Explained

(Including Requirements to be eligible for each class)

MATHEMATICS

Secondary Math 2

• Full year class

• Required course for those students who have successfully completed Secondary Math I (Grades of C and above). DESK standards and content taught in this class are on the district website. Students will be required to have a graphing calculator. Rentals are available. (Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 strongly recommended.)

Secondary Math 2- Essentials

• Full year class

• This is a bridge class between Secondary Math 1 and Secondary Math 2. This class is designed for students that struggled in Secondary Math 1 with grades of C- or below. DESK standards and content taught in this class are on the district website. Students will be required to have a graphing calculator. Rentals are available. (Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 strongly recommended.)

 

Secondary Math 2 Honors

• Full year class

• Specifically, for those students who have completed Secondary Math I Honors. This course will help prepare students for Secondary III Honors and then AP Calculus. DESK standards and content taught in this class can be found on the district website. Students will be required to have a graphing calculator. Rentals are available.  (Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 strongly recommended.)

 

Secondary Math 3

• Full year class

• This course is for students who have successfully completed Secondary Math II (Grades of C and above). This course will lead students to CE Math 1010, 1030 or 1050. DESK standards and content taught in this class can be found on the district website. Students will be required to have a graphing calculator. Rentals are available.  (Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 strongly recommended.)

 

Secondary Math 3 - Prep for 1030

• Full year class

• This course is for students who have successfully completed Secondary Math II Essentials (Grades of C and above). This course will lead students to CE Math 1030. DESK standards and content taught in this class can be found on the district website. Students will be required to have a graphing calculator. Rentals are available.  (Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 strongly recommended.)

 

Secondary Math 3 Honors

• Full year class

• Specifically, for those students who have successfully completed Secondary Math II Honors. This course will help prepare students for AP Calculus. DESK standards and content taught in this class can be found on the district website. Students will be required to have a graphing calculator.  Rentals are available.  (Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 strongly recommended.)

 

Math for Life

• Semester class or full year class

• Third year math option instead of Secondary Math III.

• This course is for students who have completed Secondary Math II but are not prepared for Secondary Math III. (Grades below C).  It will introduce students to topics in mathematics as they are applied to real-world situations. This course is intended to help students develop an understanding of how mathematics describes and explains the world in which they live.

 

Accounting 1

• Semester class

• Third year math option

• This class will fulfill the 3rd year of math credit needed for graduation. This class is for students who prefer not to take Secondary Math III, or who have had Secondary Math II and need an additional math credit for graduation.

• You will gain an understanding of how a business operates and how to keep track of the money the business earns and spends. You will use the computer to create business records doing double-entry accounting to manage the money for a small, one-owner service business. You will be analyzing daily business transactions, tracking earnings and expenses, calculating profit or loss, and managing a business checking account. You will have the skills to help you get a great part-time job as an accounting clerk. Students can earn a state skills certificate upon successful completion of state competencies.

• Students taking both Accounting 1 & Accounting 2 can receive a 3rd year math credit. Membership in FBLA is encouraged.

Accounting 2

• Semester class

• Third year math option

• Prerequisite Accounting 1

• In Accounting 2, you will review and expand on the skills you gained in Accounting 1. You will manage the financial records for a merchandising corporation. You will create and maintain payroll records for employees; use the computer to journalize transactions for purchasing and selling merchandise, adjustments, depreciation, and uncollectible accounts. You will also be able to analyze corporate financial statements. You will be well prepared for entry-level accounting clerk positions, and you can earn a state skills certificate upon successful completion of state competencies.

• Students taking both Accounting 1 & Accounting 2 can receive a 3rd year math credit. Membership in FBLA is encouraged.

 

AP Statistics

• Full year class

• Students will be exposed to major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students will explore data, plan a study, anticipate patterns, provide statistical inferences, and explore theoretical probability in this course. Students will be required to have a graphing calculator.  Rentals are available.  (Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 strongly recommended.)

   

 

CE Math 1010

• Semester class

• ACT Score or GPA Prerequisite

• Concurrent enrollment fees required

• Students must have at least a C average grade in Secondary Math I, II, and III or an ACT math score of at least 21 to be eligible to register for the course. This class prepares students to take MATH 1050. Students who take Math 1010 after taking Math III will not meet the requirements for the Utah Regents Scholarship without also taking Math 1050.

 

CE Math 1030: Quantitative Reasoning

• Semester class

• ACT Score or GPA Prerequisite

• Concurrent enrollment fees required

• CE 1030 is a college math course offered by Weber State University. Students earn quantitative literacy (GE math) credit with successful completion of the course (at final grade of a C or better with at least a 65% weighted average on WSU’s midterm and final exams). Students must have at least a C average grade in Secondary Math I, II, and III or an ACT math score of at least 21 to be eligible to register for the course. Course topics include set theory, counting and probability, modeling with math, financial math and statistics.  

 

CE Math 1050: College Algebra

• Semester class

• ACT Score and GPA Prerequisite

• Concurrent enrollment fees required

• CE 1050 is a college algebra course offered by Weber State University. Students earn quantitative analysis (GE math) credit with successful completion of the course (at least a C grade). Students must have at least a C average grade in Secondary Math I, II and III and a qualifying test score, at least a 23 ACT math score or at least a 60 Accuplacer test score, by January to be eligible to register for the course from WSU. Students will take a comprehensive midterm and final test written and corrected by WSU. Graphing calculators are not allowed by WSU. Students may use a scientific calculator.

 

AP Calculus AB

• Full year class

• Full year calculus lab required in addition to the class

• This college course is a requirement for a degree in the exact sciences, medicine, law, economics, business, etc. The four topics covered in this course are derivatives, limits, indefinite and definite integrals and their applications. (Passing the AP exam fulfills the math competency requirements for college graduation. TI-84 graphing calculators are required for this course. Enrollment in AB Lab is required concurrently, and you will automatically be enrolled for two class periods.)

 

AP Calculus BC

• Full year class

• Full year calculus lab required in addition to the class

• Calculus BC includes all topics covered in Calculus AB plus additional topics. This class is equivalent to two semesters of College Calculus and is designed to qualify you for placement and credit in a course that is one course beyond what is granted for Calculus AB. (Passing the AP exam fulfills the math competency requirements for college graduation. TI-84 graphing calculators are required for this course. Enrollment in the calculus BC Lab is required concurrently and you will automatically be enrolled for two class periods.)

 

Calculus Lab AB or BC

• Full year class

• Taken in conjunction with AP Calculus

• Two and a half (2.5) credits of Social Studies is required from the following areas:
  • A semester (.5) of Geography. Typically a 9th grade (Freshman class).
  • A full year (1.0) of World History. Typically a 10th grade (Sophomore) class.
  • A full year (1.0) of United States History. Typically an 11th grade (Junior) class.

SOCIAL STUDIES

 

Social Studies Course Descriptions Video

 

Geography

• Freshman

• Semester

• Not offered at the high school

World History

• Sophomores

• Full year class

• This class is required of all sophomores to complete their graduation requirements. This course stresses the diverse economic, political, religious, and social systems throughout world civilizations, e.g. Middle Easterners, Africans, Eastern Europeans, Russians and Latin Americans. AP World History will also satisfy this requirement.

Honors World History

• Sophomores
• Full year class

• This personalized course helps passionate and curious students understand the relevance of history in our increasingly complex world. Guest speakers and a field trip are part of the curriculum.  Students will investigate historical issues in world religions, the arts and humanities. 

AP World History

• Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors

• Full year class

• AP exam fee

• This college level course will prepare students to take the AP World History exam. AP World History studies the history of World Civilizations, the development of world nation state systems with cultural, economic, and philosophical developments included. Students taking this course should be committed to the academic rigor associated with AP Courses, as well as taking the AP exam at the end of the year. This course will fulfill the World History high school graduation requirement. College credits available based upon achievement on the AP test.

U.S. History II (High School U.S. History)

• Juniors

• Full year class

• United States History II addresses the making of modern America, highlighting the events and issues in United States history from the late Industrial Revolution to modern times. Topics include, but are not limited to, the Industrial Revolution, the Progressive movement, imperialism and foreign affairs, the World Wars, the Great Depression, the Cold War, the civil rights movements, the rise of terrorism, and modern social and political history. Students will be graded based on core standards and skills.

 

CE 1700 History of American Civilizations (Covers U.S. History Graduation Requirement)

• Juniors and Seniors

• Full year class

• WSU applications fee and CE fees

• US History, 3 WSU HST 1700 / WSU American Institution Gen Ed.

An analysis of American Civilization that traces social, economic, and political developments in the United States. Daily reading and study outside of class is required.

 

AP U.S. History

• Juniors and Seniors

• Full year class

• AP exam fee

• This course is a comprehensive study of political, social, economic, and diplomatic development in America from the 1400’s to the 1980’s. It is designed to test knowledge-based analytical skills. Students taking this course should be committed to the academic rigor associated with an AP Course, as well as taking the AP exam at the end of the year. This course will fulfill the US History high school graduation requirement. College credits available based upon achievement on the AP test.

SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES

 

Psychology

Semester class

This is a semester course designed to provide an insight into the complexities of human behavior and the process of the mind. Topics include, but are not limited to, theories of psychology as a science, learning, memory, and other topics with some direction and selection by the students. Emphasis is placed upon improvement of communication skills, an understanding of the processes of human behavior, and mental process.

 

 

CE Sociohistorical Aspect of Sports- (Sports Psych)

Junior and Senior Only

Semester Class

Concurrent Enrollment fees are required.

This is a semester course designed to explore the mental, psychological and physiological factors that affect athletic, personal and professional performance. The concepts discussed in class can be directly applied to any sports/activity but more importantly the skills discussed will help you in your daily life. The curriculum covered includes (but not limited to) Mental Toughness, coping with anxiety and stress, motivation, visualization and imagery, relaxation, goal setting, positive attitude and self-talk, how to achieve your optimal level, in addition to discussing leadership and social skills. Critical thinking and an open mind are essentials for this class.

 

 

CE Psychology

Junior and Senior Only

Semester Class

Concurrent Enrollment fees are required.

 

The CE Psychology course is an introduction to the science of psychology, surveying contemporary perspectives, methodologies, and core domains that influence and explain human behavior and mental processes.  As a General Education requirement, students will develop skills such as thinking like a scientist, effective communication, and collaboration, and applying psychological knowledge to everyday life and for personal growth and success.  During this course, we will tackle this big question:  How does scientific Psychology help us understand our experiences?  This overarching theme will be woven throughout the content of our course.  We will examine many topics during the semester, including psychological research, the biology of mind, memory, learning, social psychology, development, psychological disorders, cognition, consciousness, stress, and well-being.  Students will register for the course through Weber State (course fees will apply).   

 

 

AP Psychology

Full year class

AP exam fee

This college level course will prepare students to take the AP Psychology exam. Study includes topics in such areas as research methods, the biological bases of behavior, sensation, perception, development, consciousness, motivation, emotion, memory, thought, intelligence, social psychology, personality, abnormal psychology and therapy. In addition to providing students with a working knowledge of psychological theories, important concepts, and significant researchers, instruction will emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, and writing skills. College credit available based upon achievement on the AP test.

 

Sociology

Semester class

This semester course is designed to foster life-long learning in exploring and understand the link between societal issues, human attitudes, ethics, values and behaviors based in groups, rather than just the individual. Without realizing it your life is directly and indirectly related to the field of sociology. Topics covered (but not limited to) crime & deviance, teen issues (friends, dating relationships, peer pressure and others), gender roles, media and popular culture. Developing your own sociological perceptive is the primary objective of this class.

 

Current Issues

Semester class

 

History of World Religions

Semester class

This course is a survey of the major belief systems in human history.  We discuss how various belief systems influenced the development of civilization and culture and continue to do so in today's world.  We will read excerpts from the sacred texts of many world religions.

 

History Elective-History of Film

Semester class

Junior and Senior Only

 

History Through Film is a semester-long course during which we will watch historical films, each dedicated to an event, person, or era in World History. Prior to watching the films, students will learn about the geographic and historic factors that combine to create the historical topic of the film. They will use maps, and primary and secondary source documents, to create a framework for understanding the area and the time period before watching the film. After watching the film, students will participate in activities that require research, writing, and presentation skills to evaluate the film in comparison to actual events.

History Elective-History of Sports

Semester class

Junior and Senior Only

 

History Elective-History of World War 2

Semester class

Junior and Senior Only

 

This semester-length elective course for seniors and juniors takes an interdisciplinary approach to the history of the Second World War, focusing on the American experience. Students will familiarize themselves with academic and popular approaches to the social, economic, cultural, religious, racial, military, and diplomatic aspects of the war by drawing from the fields of history, literature, poetry, film, and pop culture. This class will rely on discussions and readings and students will cultivate skills of critical interpretation and writing, and students can expect to develop the ability to analytically read, clearly write, critically think, and effectively communicate in this class.

AP Comparative Government and Politics

Semester class

This class is the equivalent to a one semester college course in comparative political systems. Regular reading and preparation is essential to success in this course. Students read and analyze documents and data and perform written tasks as a mean of mastering the subject. As a result, students gain an understanding of the origins, beliefs, divisions, role of citizens, framework, and forces of change in political systems throughout the world. The countries studied in this course are China, Great Britain, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria and Russia. Students are encouraged to take the AP Comparative Government and Politics exam in May. It is strongly suggested that students have completed AP United States Government and Politics before taking this course. College credit is available based upon achievement on the AP test.

 

AP Economics (Macro- and Micro-)

Full year class

AP exam fee(s)

AP Economics is a college level introductory course in the social science of both Macroeconomics (the study of the economy as a whole) and Microeconomics (individual markets and decision makers in the economy). You will gain a thorough understanding of the effect consumers, business, the government, and foreign trade and investment have on our economy and standard of living, as well as the economic factors that affect individual firms and business. You will be a better-informed citizen for having taken this class and gain a much greater understanding of the world around you! Any student planning any sort of career related to any kind of business would particularly benefit from this course. Two AP exams (Microeconomics and Macroeconomics) can be taken at the completion of this course.

 

• .50 credits of U.S. Government and Citizenship is required for graduation
• Students must also pass the high school U.S. Citizenship test for graduation

U.S. Government and Citizenship

 

 

U.S. Government and Citizenship

Seniors

Semester class

The goal of this course is to foster informed and responsible participation in federal, state, and local government. Student will be able to explain and analyze major ideas, protections, privileges, structures, and economic systems pertaining to American citizens. AP US Government & Politics or CE Us Government will also satisfy this requirement. Must pass US Citizenship Test.

 

 

AP U.S. Government and Politics

Semester class

This class is the equivalent to a one semester college course in United States Government. Regular reading and preparation is essential to success in this course. Students read and analyze documents and data and perform written tasks as a means of mastering the subject. As a result, students gain an understanding of the foundations of U.S. Government, political beliefs, the role of parties and interest groups, the institutions of the national government, public policy, and civil rights and civil liberties. Students are strongly encouraged to take the AP United States Government and Politics exam in May. Students are encouraged to continue their government studies by taking the AP Comparative Government and Politics course which is offered 2nd semester only.

College credit is available based upon achievement on the AP test.

• .5 credits of Financial Literacy is required for graduation
• We offer three classes that cover this requirement:
  • Financial Literacy
  • AP Micro and Macro Economics
  • CE Individual/Family Relationships and Financial Literacy (Adult Roles)

Financial Literacy Course Description

Financial Literacy

• Semester
• Junior and Senior only
• CE Option available
• WSU admission and CE fees

The implementation of concepts, knowledge, and skills contained in Financial Literacy will prepare students with the decision-making skills they must apply and use to become wise and knowledgeable consumers, savers, investors, users of credit, money managers, and members of the workforce and society. These skills include: Identifying Income, Paychecks and Tax Returns, Opening Checking and Saving Accounts, Investments, Budgeting, Using Credit, Looking at Insurance, Housing, Rights and Responsibilities of Buyers and Sellers, and Planning for Retirement.

AP Economics (Macro- and Micro-)

• Full year class
• AP exam fee(s)

AP Economics is a college level introductory course in the social science of both Macroeconomics (the study of the economy as a whole) and Microeconomics (individual markets and decision makers in the economy). You will gain a thorough understanding of the effect consumers, business, the government, and foreign trade and investment have on our economy and standard of living, as well as the economic factors that affect individual firms and business. You will be a better-informed citizen for having taken this class and gain a much greater understanding of the world around you! Any student planning any sort of career related to any kind of business would particularly benefit from this course. Two AP exams (Microeconomics and Macroeconomics) can be taken at the completion of this course.

CE Adult Roles and Financial Literacy

CE Individual and Family Relationships & Financial Lit. (Previously called Adult Roles)

• CTE .5 and .5 Financial Literacy Credit
• Year    (11, 12)
• Three (3) hours WSU Concurrent Enrollment credit:  CHF2400 Marriage and Family Experience Text: “Family Life Now” welch, Pearson, Bacon ISBN: 13:978-0-205-63251-0
• CE tuition ($5 per credit hour)

This course prepares students to understand the nature, function, and significances of individual and family relations integrated with General Financial Literacy credit and WSU concurrent enrollment credit.  Topics include:  self-awareness, decision making to set and implement values and goals, income & career preparation, consumerism, communication, dating, marriage, family relationships, parenting and saving and investing.  Some topics covered in this course are sensitive but required by Weber State University to obtain college credit. 

 

Foundational science classes

 

Biology Courses

 

 

 

 

 

Biology

Full Year

This course is intended to give students a solid background in fundamental and current topics in Biology. This course will focus on the organization of life at the chemical and cellular levels, genetics, evolution, plants and animals, the relationships of living things and their environment.

 

AP Biology

Full Year

The AP Biology course is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester college introductory biology course usually taken by biology majors during their first year. Areas of study will include biochemistry, cellular biology, genetics, evolution and the interaction of living organism in their environment.

 

 

Chemistry Courses

 

 

 

Chemistry

Full Year

This is an introductory course that studies atoms, their structure, and interactions. Applications of chemistry to real life will be presented throughout the year. Concepts presented in class will be reinforced through laboratory work.

 

Chemistry-Flex

Semester

Flex Chemistry allows students to work at a self-paced rate and earn one full year of Chemistry credit in one semester. Students will be provided with instruction through canvas. Class time will be spent completing assignments, labs and exams. Students will complete the same assignments and labs as a traditional year-long Chemistry course. 

 

CE Chemistry 1110

Full Year

Concurrent enrollment fees required

This purpose of this course is to introduce general and some organic chemistry to students in nursing, engineering technology, and some other fields of science and health professions who will take no more than one year of chemistry. Chemistry 1110 includes general, organic, and biochemistry. This course entails 4 hours of lecture/discussion and one 3-hour lab a week. This course satisfies the Physical Science General Education learning outcomes.

 

AP Chemistry

Full Year

This is a college level course designed to prepare students to successfully pass the AP test. Students will learn many theoretical concepts that will prepare them for further studies in chemistry and the medical profession and science related fields. Students will be doing advanced placement labs with TI calculators, probes and computers. This is a hands on college level course.

 

 

Physics Courses

 

 

 

Physics

This algebra-based course will cover topics such as motion, force, energy, waves, sound, light, optics, electricity and magnetism. Methods include discussions, demonstrations, assignments, hands-on lab activities and projects such as bridge building, mini-car racing and water balloon launchers.

Recommended Math: Secondary Math I with a C or better each term.

 

Physics-Flex

Semester

Flex Physics allows students to work at a quicker pace and earning one full year of credit in one semester. Students will be provided with instruction through canvas and allowed to submit assignments for automatic grading. Students will have the ability to use online resources with the assistance of an instructor and a full physics lab. Main topics covered in the course include: motion, forces, waves, electricity, magnetism, momentum, and energy. Math will be incorporated almost daily in the understanding of the physics concepts. Recommended Math: Secondary Math I with a C or better each term.

 

CE Physics

Not approved for the Regents Scholarship

Junior and Senior

Full Year

Concurrent enrollment fees required

 A brief survey of physics at the introductory level. Topics covered include laws of motion, gravity, energy, light, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, radioactivity, and relativity. Three hours of lecture per week

 

AP Physics 1: Algebra Based

Full Year

This course is an introductory algebra-based college level physics course that explores the concepts of motion such as Newtonian mechanics; work, energy, power; waves and sound; and introduces simple circuits. 

 

AP Physics C: Mechanics

Full Year

This calculus-based course covers Newtonian mechanics in some detail. Methods include discussions, demonstrations, assignments, hands-on lab activities and optional projects. This is a college level course designed to prepare students to successfully pass the AP test.

 

AP Physics C: Electricity (taken with AP Physics C: Mechanics)

Semester

This course will discuss electricity with an emphasis on Calculus. This course is taken concurrently with AP Physics C

Third Year Science Options

Astronomy

• Full Year
• Junior and Senior only

A full-year class that explores the boundaries of space, and how we as humans explore and observe space from our viewpoint on Earth. Many of the activities are technology/online based, often in-class or occasionally at home; regular access to the internet beyond class-time (mainly for Canvas) is required. Topics addressed include: measuring and tracking objects in the night sky; the history of astronomy; the formation of the Earth, Moon, and Sun; the composition and characteristics of the planets and moons, and the exploration of our solar system; formation and evolution of stars and galaxies (yes, including black holes); and cosmology which includes the study of the origin of the universe.

 

 

Zoology

• Semester
• Junior and Senior only

The course introduces zoology.  Zoology is a course that will survey the nine major phyla of the kingdom Animalia.  Zoology is the study of animal life.  Zoologists research everything they think to ask about animals, including their anatomy and interrelationships, their physiology and genetics and their distributions and habitats. 

 

Computer Science Principles

• Semester
• CE option
• Pre-requisite:  none
• 3 WSU credits CS 1030
• WSU registration and course fees may apply

This course provides an overview of the many different and exciting fields in Computer Science. Students will explore Web Development, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering/Programming, Networking, Computer Engineering/Binary, and Artificial Intelligence. Students will learn the basics concepts of programming through block coding and pseudocode. Students will learn some basic HTML to build a simple website. Students will explore how software and hardware work together through the breakdown of machine code and binary. Students will explore password encryption, internet ethics and other basic concepts of Cybersecurity. This course is intended to help students explore Computer Science fields and get a better understanding of whether they would be interested in continuing further in any of these areas of interest.

 

 

Organic Chemistry- Chemistry of the Great Salt Lake

• Semester
• Junior and Senior only

Exploring the chemistry of the Great Salt Lake

This is a one-semester, project-based class where students study the GSL environment to determine recommendations for protecting and improving it by studying the chemistry of the water and soil around it. A field trip to the GSL will take place during the semester to collect samples and analyze them in the laboratory. The class will develop critical thinking skills, collaboration skills and inspire stewardship of our local environment. Some outside work may be required (service hours), but most class time will be dedicated to working on assigned projects. Each team submits a report at the conclusion of the class which determines the grade received.

Link to Westminster College resources for more information: https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/gsl/

 

Introduction to Organic Chemistry

• Semester
• Junior and Senior only

Introduction to Organic Chemistry is a semester-long course for students that are interested in pursuing a career in medicine (nursing, pre-med, etc) or in chemical engineering.  Students will be graded on assignments, exams, and hands-on laboratory experiments. Students will be introduced to several topics including: Alkane, alkyl halide, alkyne, alcohol and ether naming and reactions. Infrared spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Required class: AP/Honors Chemistry or General Chemistry upon instructor recommendation.

 

 

Medical

MEDICAL ANATOMY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

Medical Anatomy and Physiology

• 1.0 Science Credit and 1.0 CTE Credit
• Concurrent enrollment fees required
• CE-Weber State University: HTHS 1101, 1120
• Junior and Senior only

Those seeking and wondering if they are seeking a health profession will want to take Medical Anatomy and Physiology.  This course will offer 5 CE (College credits), Medical Terminology and Case Studies.  It is a pre requisite for those wishing to take Advanced Medical Anatomy and Physiology (General ed. College credit).  We explore health careers, learn how the body functions and what happens when things go wrong.  For Juniors/Seniors. Double block (daily 1 class period all year). Suggested prerequisite Introduction to Health Science.

 

Advanced Anatomy and Physiology (Integrated Anatomy and Physiology I & II)

• 1.0 Science Credit and 1.0 CTE Credit
• CE-Weber State University:  HTHS 1110, 1111)
• Concurrent enrollment fees required
• Senior Only

An Anatomy and Physiology course designed for senior students interested in a Medical or Health Science profession.  It provides a detailed study of Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, and Pathophysiology.  This course is the prerequisite Anatomy and Physiology course for Weber State University’s Allied Health programs.

CE- 8 Weber State University credits. Seniors Only. Double Block (daily 1 class period all year). Prerequisite: Medical Anatomy & Physiology (MAP)

 

 

Biotechnology

• Sophomore, Junior, and Senior
• Lab fee: $30.00 per year

Biotechnology count as 3^rd year science. Year Lab Fee: $30.00 per year. HOSA membership is available to all students. This course actively engages you in exciting realistic clinical labs, like those of research scientist. The curriculum covers such topics as biochemistry, DNA structure, gene expression, protein synthesis, human genetic diseases, recombinant DNA strategies, as well as forensics and bioethics. You will gain many valuable, marketable skills which may launch further opportunities in such fields as medicine and bioengineering. You will perform many experiments much like those presently done in modern research settings.  

Career Focus: Prepares students for the Medical Innovations Pathway, and careers in laboratories Career Focus: Clinical Laboratory Science State Skills Certification 

Medical Forensics 

• Junior and Senior Only
• Lab Fee: $30.00

This course introduces you to the ways that science is used to solve crimes in a realistic way. It breaks down the use of science in the field of law enforcement into the following areas: fingerprinting, trace evidence collections and crime scene documentation, hair and fiber examination, blood and blood spatter evidence, pathology of death and the use of entomology in estimating time of death, criminal psychology and profiling, forensic anthropology, and forensic toxicology. On top of that students investigate famous cases in each are we cover in class through case studies of serial killers and famous crimes. This is a hands-on lab class; students are expected to know how to conduct investigations and analyze evidence. HOSA membership is available to all students. Utah Skills Certification available.

Career Focus: Prepares students for the Medical Innovations Pathway, and careers in laboratories Career Focus: Clinical Laboratory Science State Skills Certification 

 

Genetics

• Year

 

 

 

Engineering

ENGINEERING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

Introduction to Engineering

• Full Year
• CE Option
• WSU registration and CE Fees

In PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design, you will learn how engineers apply a design process to solve real-world problems. You will work individually and as a member of collaborative teams to apply math, science, and a variety of engineering tools, including 3D modeling software, to design, document, and communicate your engineering work. Many of the transportable skills you practice in this course—such as communication, collaboration, ethical reasoning, and process thinking—can be applied to your other courses and your future career! This class is the starting point to all engineering classes at Davis High. Please start here unless you have spoken to Mr. Leifson and gotten permission to take another class first.

 

Principles of Engineering

• Full Year
• CE Option
• WSU registration and CE Fees

In Principles of Engineering, you will explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, materials, structures, automation, and motion. You will work like an engineer to apply an engineering design process to solve challenging problems, document your solutions, and communicate your work. The transportable skills you practice in this course—such as communication, collaboration, and process thinking—can be applied to your other courses and your future career! This is an advanced class that will help answer the question of what type of engineer you want to be. If you can only ever take one engineering class, This should be it!

 

Engineering Design and Development

• Full Year
• CE Option
• WSU registration and CE Fees

This class is often referred to as our “inventing” class. Students will discover a problem, and use the engineering design process to solve the problem, ultimately creating a working design that can be presented to a panel of engineers and be essentially ready for the final patenting process. This is a capstone class, students should have taken at least one other engineering class before taking this class.

 

 

Ag Sciences

 

AG Science Course Descriptions

 

Aquaculture

• Full Year

The study of freshwater fish.

 

Animal Science 1

• Full Year

This course exposes students to a wide range of scientific principles such as genetics, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, diseases, reproduction, behavior, and management practices of all kinds of animals. Career opportunities and educational preparation are also examined. The students will have many hands-on activities that will help them relate what they have learned to the real world.

 

Animal Science II

• Full Year
• Prerequisites Animal Science 1

Students will be exposed to more in-depth management practices associated with livestock management, breeding and genetics, and the importance of anatomy and physiology in animal management practices.

 

Plant and Soil Science

• Full Year

This course exposes students to scientific principles of plant production and care. Includes genetics, disease, pests, and management practices of field crops and ornamental plants. Career opportunities and educational preparation are examined.

• .5 credits of Health is required for graduation
• We offer two classes that cover this requirement
  • Consumer Health
  • Introduction to Health Science

 

Health Courses and PE Courses Descriptions Video

Introduction to Health Science Course Description Video

 

 

Introduction to Health Science Video

 

Introduction to Health Science

• .5 credit Health/.5 credit CTE or elective
• Full year

This one-year course allows students to experience and become familiar with all health-related professions, medical terminology, and to make educated decisions about future career paths. The study of body system anatomy, diseases and disorders. Hands on lab opportunities and activities. Entry level for sophomores in the Health Science Pathway. Health credit and CTE credit earned.

HEALTH EDUCATION 2

• Semester

Required class commonly taken in the 10th grade. This class helps each student understand that quality of life is an individual’s responsibility. It emphasizes a holistic approach to health and how choices affect a person’s physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being. 

Fit for Life Graduation Requirements

• .50 credits of Fit for Life is required for graduation
• Credit must say "Fit for Life" and there are no substituions

 

PE Graduation Requirements:

• 1.0 credits of PE are required for graduation
• Please see lists below of classes that qualify for these credits.

 

pe courses

 

PE Courses Descriptions Video

 

Lifetime Activities

• Semester

Students in this one semester class will acquire skills in a variety of lifetime activities (bowling, badminton, archery, pickleball, etc.) that contribute to sustained fitness and well-being. Students choose from individual sports and team sports to develop their own activity program.

 

Body Conditioning: Cross Flex

• Semester

Participants develop all components of fitness with flexibility, cardiovascular and weight training activities. High Intensity interval training will be emphasized. A focus on strength and conditioing

 

Body Conditioning: Power Lifting

• Semester

Participants develop all components of fitness with flexibility, cardiovascular and weight training activities. Figure control and body building are emphasized.

 

Yoga

• Semester
• Juniors and Seniors only

Beginning Yoga

 

 

Team Conditioning- Track

• First semester
• Indoor Track Athletes
• Must compete on the indoor track team

 

Fit for Life Track

• Second semester
• Outdoor track athletes
• Must compete on the track team

Drill

• Full Year
• Tryout only

 

Cheer

• Full Year
• Tryout only

Football Classes

Sophomore Year

• First Semester-Fit for Life Football- Code 1030-Fit for Life Football
• Second Semester- Advanced Football- Code 1053

Junior Year

• All year Advanced Football- Code 1053

Senior Year

• First Semester- Advanced Football- Code 1053

Fit For Life

• Semester

This one-semester course helps each student adopt a lifestyle that will achieve physical fitness. Specifically, students will identify and understand all of the components of fitness, such as cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, endurance, nutrition, and stress management. Lifelong fitness activities are included in the curriculum.

Fit for Life Football- Available for Sophomore Football players first semester- Must be on the football team

Fit for Life Track- Available for the Track team athletes second semester- Must compete on the track team

Team Conditioning

We offer Team Conditioning for the following Sports Teams. Please use code 1052 and specify which sport.

• Soccer (Boys and Girls)
• Tennis (Boys and Girls)
• Golf (Boys and Girls)
• Wrestling
• Baseball
• Softball
• Basketball (Boys and Girls)
• Swim (First semester and need own transportation)
• Indoor track
• Volleyball

Beginning Social Dance Female/Male

• Physical Ed., Fine Art, or Elective Credit
• Semester

This course is designed to introduce popular social and ballroom dances, particularly partner dancing. It includes basic steps and rhythms of the waltz, foxtrot, swing, and Cha-Cha. Line dances, polkas, mixers, folk and square dances will also be taught. Previous dance experience is not required.

 

Beg Dance 2A

• Fine Arts or Physical Ed. Credit
• Semester

This is an introduction to creative dance movement, technique, and theory with an emphasis on locomotor skills and movement expression. It introduces basic elements of dance: time, space and energy. This course builds knowledge and skill in improvisation, choreography, dance history, culture, life skills and connections to other curricular areas. Includes introductions to and concepts of ballet, jazz, and tap may be included.

 CE Dance 1010

• Fine Arts or Physical Ed. Credit
• Semester
• WSU registration and CE Fees apply
• 3 WSU DANC 1010, WSU Creative Art General Ed

This course is designed to increase skills in dance technique, improvisation and composition. Emphasis is placed on principles of choreography, significant figures in dance history, and expanding the movement vocabulary of students

 

Dance Company

• Fine Arts or Physical Ed. Credit
• (10-12) Year
• Prerequisite: Audition

This course is an advanced class by audition only.

This course explores various forms of dance with an emphasis on dance as an art form. Offers students the opportunity to further develop their technical, performance, and artistic skills with opportunities to choreograph as well as perform the works of professional choreographers. Perform in Concerts, Assemblies, Games, Regional and State Festivals, Moonlight Serenade & more. Prepares students for collegiate dance. Experience is recommended.

 

Advanced Dance Technique and Choreography

• Fine Arts or Physical Ed. Credit
• (10-12) Year
•  

• One and a half (1.5) credits of Fine Arts are required for graduation
• Students must pick from the selections listed below.

VISUAL ARTS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

Painting 1

• Fine Art Credit

• First level of High School Painting

• (10-12) Semester

• Fee $20.00

• Prerequisite: None

 

This is an excellent course where students develop fun painting techniques using a variety of mediums. Students can paint on a variety of surfaces and learn how to mix and blend colors beautifully. Students learn how to use a variety of brushes and implements to capture a variety of different textures.

 

Painting 2 (Advanced)

• Fine Art Credit

• (10-12) Semester

• Fee $20.00

• Prerequisite: Painting I

 

Student must have taken a DHS painting class prior to taking this course. Students will continue to develop painting techniques using a variety of mediums and surfaces. Students will expand on skills learned in Painting I, including mixing and blending color, as well as creating texture. Students are encouraged to create original art.

 

Art Foundations

• Fine Art Credit

• (10-12) Semester

• Fee $20.00

• Prerequisite: None

 

This is a fun course where students develop a wide range of art techniques, with an emphasis on fundamentals. Students will explore a wide variety of artistic mediums and surfaces, including charcoal, colored pencil, paint, 3-D sculpture, collage, and print-making. Students are encouraged to create original art.

 

Drawing 1

• Fine Art Credit

• First level of High School Drawing

• (10-12) Semester

• Fee $15.00 per semester

Drawing 1 is an introductory class. No experience is necessary! It is a semester class which will cover the following:

• Learning to draw what the eye sees. This makes our drawings look real.

• Drawing and shading to create the illusion of form (3-D)

• Gaining skill in various media which may include, pencil, scratchboard, pastels, charcoal and colored pencil.

• Learning the basics of linear perspective.

 

Drawing 2

• Fine Art Credit

• CE Option (CE fees will apply)

• (10-12) Semester

• Fee $15.00 per semester

• Prerequisite: Drawing 1

Drawing 2 will build on the skills learned in Drawing 1. You will continue to build your observational skills and become more competent in various media. You will also focus on creating artistic drawings that exhibit creativity, beautiful mark making and good design principles.

 

 

Comm Art 1 – Digital Drawing and Painting 

• 10-12 grades 
• Semester
• Fee $20

Students will learn a whole new approach to drawing and painting through digital media. Students will work on tablets to create unique digital art. We will be using Adobe’s Fresco program to digitally watercolor, paint, illustrate, sketch, hand letter and more. This is a great beginner class to build on the skills students learned in art foundations, drawing one or painting one. 

 

Studio Art for the Non-Art Major ART 1030 CE Weber State University

• College credits: (3)

• (11-12) Semester

• Fee $20.00 per semester

A general education course for non-art majors that primarily includes a series of hands-on art experiences (such as drawing and sculpture). Class discussion draws from the disciplines of art history, art criticism, and aesthetics as guides through visual presentations. For students desiring to broaden their academic background in the area of visual literacy and problem solving.

 

Ceramics 1 

• Fine Art Credit

• ​​​​​​​First level of High School Ceramics

• (11-12) Semester 

• Fee $20.00

Course content and projects instruct students in creative process and thoughtful design with one of the most exciting artistic mediums: kiln fired clay. Students learn basic skills of wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics in this one semester studio art course. Students develop a beginning portfolio of several completed ceramics projects.​​

 

Ceramics 2 and 3

• Fine Art Credit

• (11-12) Semester each

• Fee $20.00 semester

• Prerequisite: take Ceramics 1, 2 & 3 in order.     

Students continue studio art experience in clay and sculpture with wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics projects. Basic skills are enhanced with continued studio practice. Students are encouraged to develop projects particular to individual interests. Intermediate level 3D art portfolios may be developed.

 

Jewelry 1 and 2

• Fine Art Credit

• (10-12) Semester

• Fee $20.00 each Semester

Prerequisite: Jewelry 1 required before taking Jewelry 2

Jewelry Design allows students the opportunity to combine art education with small metals. Techniques include silver soldering, metal forming, lost wax casting and glass fusing. Jewelry 1 and 2 are one semester each.

 

 

 

Art Foundations 2 Advanced –

• Fine Art Credit
• (11-12) Semester (may take multiple semesters )
• Fee $20.00 per semester
• Recommended: Successful completion of two of the following 2D art classes: Drawing 1, Drawing 2, watercolor painting, acrylic painting, Art Foundations 2, or permission of the instructor.
• Although listed as a semester course for registration, students may take as many sections as they would like.

This class is designed for advanced art students who have accepted the challenge of a rigorous artistic curriculum and are interested in

• Developing a portfolio with the objective of applying for post high school art scholarships and being prepared for university level art major and minor programs, or
• Developing advanced art skills for personal goals and enjoyment.  

 The class will focus on producing creative and original works of art that exhibit effective use of the principles of design and skill in using various media. Students are allowed more freedom in choosing subjects and media than other classes. However, it will also require more initiative and decision-making ability.  The class requires most students to do significant and regular work outside of class. All work must be original as prescribed by AP guidelines.

Students interested in completing and submitting an AP Studio Art Portfolio with the aim of getting general education and elective college credit, should enroll in this class first. Most students need at least one semester of Art Foundations 2 Advanced and a full year of AP Studio Art to successfully complete the AP portfolio.

 

 

AP Studio Art – 2D Design/Drawing

• (11-12) Full year
• Fee $20.00 per semester
• Recommended: Students should be enrolled in Art Foundations 2 Advanced to be considered. AP classes and the Advanced Foundations class are taught together in the same class period.  Their registration will be changed to AP Studio Art during the year they submit their AP portfolio. Students must take a full year to complete their AP portfolio. It is suggested that they have at least a semester of Art Foundations 2 Advanced the year prior to doing the AP portfolio.

 Once enrolled, students will work with the instructor to develop a production schedule and meet those deadlines as they work toward the completion and submission of either the AP Studio Art Drawing or AP Studio Art - 2D Design Portfolio. Each will focus on creating original artwork that exhibits creativity, proficient mark making and/or superior design principles. All work must be original as prescribed by AP guidelines

 

Art History and Criticism- Women’s Studies

Semester

 

This course explores the work of women artists, as well as representations of women throughout history, with an emphasis on the modern period. Issue of gender are examined in relation to the subject matter, stylistic preference, media, reception and criticism of female artists. Issues to be discussed include self-representations by women artists; themes of motherhood; the impact of the women’s movement on art; issue of the gaze and the gendering of vision; and the various obstacles and options facing the contemporary women artist. Painters, sculptors, and photographers to be examined included Artemisia Gentelleschi, Frida Kahlo, Berthe Morisot, Eva Hesse, Georgia O’Keefe, Cindy Sherman, Judy Chicago, Merritt Oppenheim, and Hannah Hoch. Discussions also focus on major works created during the Renaissance, Impressionist, and Modern periods.

 

AP Art History

• Year
• 10-12 grade

AP Art History is an introductory college-level art history course. Students cultivate their understanding of art history through analyzing works of art and placing them in historical context as they explore concepts like culture and cultural interactions, theories and interpretations of art, the impact of materials, processes, and techniques on art and art making, and understanding purpose and audience in art historical analysis.

 

 

Beginning Social Dance Female/Male

• Physical Ed., Fine Art, or Elective Credit
• Semester

This course is designed to introduce popular social and ballroom dances, particularly partner dancing. It includes basic steps and rhythms of the waltz, foxtrot, swing, and Cha-Cha. Line dances, polkas, mixers, folk and square dances will also be taught. Previous dance experience is not required.

 

Beg Dance 2A

• Fine Arts or Physical Ed. Credit
• Semester

This is an introduction to creative dance movement, technique, and theory with an emphasis on locomotor skills and movement expression. It introduces basic elements of dance: time, space and energy. This course builds knowledge and skill in improvisation, choreography, dance history, culture, life skills and connections to other curricular areas. Includes introductions to and concepts of ballet, jazz, and tap may be included.

 CE Dance 1010

• Fine Arts or Physical Ed. Credit
• Semester
• WSU registration and CE Fees apply
• 3 WSU DANC 1010, WSU Creative Art General Ed

This course is designed to increase skills in dance technique, improvisation and composition. Emphasis is placed on principles of choreography, significant figures in dance history, and expanding the movement vocabulary of students

 

Dance Company

• Fine Arts or Physical Ed. Credit
• (10-12) Year
• Prerequisite: Audition

This course is an advanced class by audition only.

This course explores various forms of dance with an emphasis on dance as an art form. Offers students the opportunity to further develop their technical, performance, and artistic skills with opportunities to choreograph as well as perform the works of professional choreographers. Perform in Concerts, Assemblies, Games, Regional and State Festivals, Moonlight Serenade & more. Prepares students for collegiate dance. Experience is recommended.

Orchestra Level 3- Concert

• Full Year

This course is for string instruments only. 

 

Advanced Orchestra Level 3 Chamber/Symphony

• Full Year
• Audition required

Advanced Orchestra is for string players only. It will further develop musical skills through performance in solo ensembles and full orchestra groups. The Advanced Orchestra will perform at various concerts and festivals throughout the year.

Band Course Description Video

BAND 3 – Sophomore Band and Sophomore Percussion

• Full Year

First year high school band.

 

BAND 3- Symphonic Band and Junior Percussion

• Full Year
• Juniors and Seniors

An intermediate-advanced level ensemble for all woodwind, brass, and percussion players.  The Symphonic Band class is designed to help students continue the study of instrumental technique and musicianship through ensemble performance.  This group performs at concerts and festivals throughout the year and prepares band students for success in the Wind Ensemble.

 

BAND 3 – Wind Ensemble and Senior Percussion

• Full Year
• Audition required

An advanced level ensemble for woodwind, brass, and percussion players.  The Wind Ensemble is designed to further students’ technique and musicianship through ensemble performance.  This group performs at concerts and festivals throughout the year in various locations.  I

 

BAND 3 – Jazz Ensemble

• Full Year
• Audition required

An advanced jazz ensemble for trumpet, trombone, saxophone, percussion, guitar, piano, and bass players. This group performs at concerts, activities and festivals.

 

BAND 3 – Marching Band

• Semester
• Teacher Approval

A performing ensemble for brass, woodwind, percussion and color guard.  The marching band performs in parades, football games (on and off the field), competitions, and at various events throughout the fall season.  The teacher will have this class added to your schedule.

 

Ind. Study- Colorguard

• Either a semester or a year
• Tryouts required

Color Guard is a combination of the use of flags, sabers, mock rifles, and other equipment to create dance and other interpretive movement. The color guard works in connection with the marching band and winter color guard activities. This class will focus on the technical training of the skills needed to be successful in creating visual works in the marching arts programs.

VOcal music course descriptions

Vocal Music Course Description Video

 

BELL CHOIR

• Full Year
• Teacher approval needed

A handbell choir.

 

CHOIR 2– GIRLS (S/A CHOIR)

• First Semester
• Prerequisite: none 

This entry level course for soprano and alto voices is designed to teach the basic concepts of beautiful, healthy singing, music reading skills, techniques of performance, and to provide rewarding experiences through choral music.  While no audition is required, teacher permissions is mandatory if registering at semester. 

 

CHOIR 2– BOYS (T/B CHOIR)

• First Semester
• Prerequisite: none 

This entry level course for tenor and bass voices is designed to teach the basic concepts of beautiful, healthy singing, music reading skills, techniques of performance, and to provide rewarding experiences through choral music.  While no audition is required, teacher permissions is mandatory if registering at semester. 

 

CHOIR 2 – MIXED CHOIR

• Second Semester
• Prerequisite: none 

Mastery and performance of the various styles of music through singing and formal use of basic singing techniques are part of this mixed SATB choir. 

 

CHOIR 3 -A'Capella

• Full Year
• Audition Required

This is an advanced large mixed choir.  This choir represents Davis High School in festivals and competitions at the district, region, and state levels.

 

CHOIR 3 – Rhythm/Limited Edition

• Full Year
• Audition Required

This course covers the skills involved in beautiful singing, music theory, interpretation, vocal technique, choreography, and stage presence. 

 

CHOIR 3 – MADRIGALS

• Full Year
• Audition Required

This advanced choral ensemble requires many hours of outside rehearsal and performance and covers the skills involved in beautiful singing, music theory, interpretation, vocal technique, choreography, and stage presence.  Repertoire may include both popular and classical idioms.  Madrigal students will also be required to take one or two semesters of A'Capella.

Film Studies

• Semester

A semester course which will cover the history of filmmaking from silent films to the present. It will not be a film making course and there will be no performing required. Films will be discussed and then viewed as part of the class.

 

Theatre 3 -Beginning 1st Year High School

• Semester

Students in this introductory high school course will study basic play analysis, stage directions, and acting techniques from vocal and physical warm-ups, concentration, improvisation, and movement through memorized scenes.

Theatre 4- Intermediate

• Semester

This course will focus on mono-acting, dramatic, and humorous reading, advanced blocking and participation in scenes.

 

Theatre 4- Comedic

• Semester

This course will focus on Comedic Theatre. Students will learn how to do a stand up Comedy routine.

 

Musical Theare

• First Semester
• Audition Required

Musical Theatre is an AUDITION ONLY performance-based class. This class will produce one show in the course of the year. The show will varying in theatrical styles: dramatic, comedic, dance intensive, story-driven, and musical review.

 

Advanced Productions

• Full Year
• Audition Required

Advanced productions is an AUDITION ONLY performance-based class, focusing on acting and theatre techniques.

 

Set Design

• Semester

This course is designed to cover the basics of set, costume, makeup, prop and lighting design, Students will design and build for school productions.

 

Audio Visual Team- Stage Crew

• Full Year

An introduction to the behind-the-scenes elements of a theater production developed through theory and stage crew experiences. Subjects covered may include scenery construction and painting, drafting, sound, digital electronics, stage management, production organization, theatrical lighting, prop construction, and the development of related crafts in the theatre.

 

 

 

 

CE Intro to Music

• Semester
• Junior and Senior Only
• 3 WSU credits- Music 1010
• WSU registration and course fees apply

Study musical styles from Chants in the Medieval period to Raps in the 21st century. Identify musical elements and understand how they affect sound. A study of music history is included. Students will attend events outside of school, including but not limited to operas, ballets, symphonies, and choruses

Stage Craft Course Video Description

Stage Craft-Audio Visual Team

• Full Year

An introduction to the behind-the-scenes elements of a theater production developed through theory and stage crew experiences. Subjects covered may include scenery construction and painting, drafting, sound, digital electronics, stage management, production organization, theatrical lighting, prop construction, and the development of related crafts in the theatre.

One (1.0) credit of CTE is required for graduation

• Students must pick from the selections listed below:

Aquaculture

• Full Year

The study of freshwater fish and their habitat.

 

Animal Science 1

• Full Year

This course exposes students to a wide range of scientific principles such as genetics, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, diseases, reproduction, behavior, and management practices of all kinds of animals. Career opportunities and educational preparation are also examined. The students will have many hands-on activities that will help them relate what they have learned to the real world.

 

Animal Science II

• Full Year
• Prerequisites Animal Science 1

Students will be exposed to more in-depth management practices associated with livestock management, breeding and genetics, and the importance of anatomy and physiology in animal management practices.

 

Plant and Soil Science

• Full Year

This course exposes students to scientific principles of plant production and care. Includes genetics, disease, pests, and management practices of field crops and ornamental plants. Career opportunities and educational preparation are examined.

 

Floriculture

• Semester

Receive basic instructions in floriculture crop production and processing as well as greenhouse management. Labs include designing floral arrangements such as corsage, boutonniere, centerpiece, etc.

 

 

Greenhouse Management

• Semester

Receive basic instructions in floriculture crop production and processing as well as greenhouse management. Other hands-on-learning experiences involve working with bedding plants, testing soil, water, plant tissue, and propagation techniques.

 

 

HEALTH SCIENCE DEPARTMENT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

 

 

 

Introduction to Health Science Course Description Video

 

 

Introduction to Health Science (.5 credit Health/.5 credit CTE or elective)

This one-year course allows students to experience and become familiar with all health-related professions, medical terminology, and to make educated decisions about future career paths. The study of body system anatomy, diseases and disorders. Hands on lab opportunities and activities. Entry level for sophomores in the Health Science Pathway. Health credit and CTE credit earned.

 

 

 

 

Medical Anatomy and Physiology (1.0 Science Credit and 1.0 CTE Credit)

CE-Weber State University: HTHS 1101, 1120

Those seeking and wondering if they are seeking a health profession will want to take Medical Anatomy and Physiology.  This course will offer 5 CE (College credits), Medical Terminology and Case Studies.  It is a pre requisite for those wishing to take Advanced Medical Anatomy and Physiology (General ed. College credit).  We explore health careers, learn how the body functions and what happens when things go wrong.  For Juniors/Seniors. Double block (daily 1 class period all year). Suggested prerequisite Introduction to Health Science.

 

Advanced Anatomy and Physiology (Integrated Anatomy and Physiology I & II)

CE-Weber State University:  HTHS 1110, 1111)

(1.0 Science high school Credit and 1.0 CTE Credit)

An Anatomy and Physiology course designed for senior students interested in a Medical or Health Science profession.  It provides a detailed study of Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, and Pathophysiology.  This course is the prerequisite Anatomy and Physiology course for Weber State University’s Allied Health programs.

CE- 8 Weber State University credits. Seniors Only. Double Block (daily 1 class period all year). Prerequisite: Medical Anatomy & Physiology (MAP)

 

Biotechnology 

• Sophomore, Junior, and Senior
• Lab fee: $30.00 per year

Biotechnology count as 3^rd year science. Year Lab Fee: $30.00 per year. HOSA membership is available to all students. This course actively engages you in exciting realistic clinical labs, like those of research scientist. The curriculum covers such topics as biochemistry, DNA structure, gene expression, protein synthesis, human genetic diseases, recombinant DNA strategies, as well as forensics and bioethics. You will gain many valuable, marketable skills which may launch further opportunities in such fields as medicine and bioengineering. You will perform many experiments much like those presently done in modern research settings.  

 

Career Focus: Prepares students for the Medical Innovations Pathway, and careers in laboratories Career Focus: Clinical Laboratory Science State Skills Certification 

Medical Forensics 

• Junior and Senior Only
• Lab Fee: $30.00
•  This course introduces you to the ways that science is used to solve crimes in a realistic way. It breaks down the use of science in the field of law enforcement into the following areas: fingerprinting, trace evidence collections and crime scene documentation, hair and fiber examination, blood and blood spatter evidence, pathology of death and the use of entomology in estimating time of death, criminal psychology and profiling, forensic anthropology, and forensic toxicology. On top of that students investigate famous cases in each are we cover in class through case studies of serial killers and famous crimes. This is a hands-on lab class; students are expected to know how to conduct investigations and analyze evidence. HOSA membership is available to all students. Utah Skills Certification available.

Career Focus: Prepares students for the Medical Innovations Pathway, and careers in laboratories Career Focus: Clinical Laboratory Science State Skills Certification 

 

 

 

Certified Nurse Assistant Course Description

• Two class periods blocked (example 1&2)
• Juniors and Seniors Only

This semester course teaches and prepares you to take the CNA State Exam.  If you pass both the written and the skills portion of the test you will become a Certified Nursing Assistant.  This means that you get to work under the license of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the following settings: Long-Term Care facilities, Assisted Living centers, Rehabilitation centers, home-health and hospice agencies, and Hospitals.  You will get to work with a variety of patients and residents.  

Double block. Semester only.  Requirements:  16 years old on the First day of Class 

 

CE Medical Scholars

• Senior Only
• Two class periods blocked
• Medical Anatomy or CNA recommended
• 4 CE Credits
• Class is taught at Farmington Station 
• Student will need to find their own transportation to Farmington Station

HTHS 2910 is designed for students interested in careers in Healthcare. It integrates content from both Health Sciences and Information Literacy (a required WSU Credit).

This course explores:

• Meaningful careers in Healthcare
• Hands on Experience-intubation, Suturing, IV's, Vital Signs, CPR certification
• Interaction with Medical Professionals

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Sports Medicine and Exercise Science Course Description Video

 

Sports Medicine/Exercise Science Course Description (1.0 credits)

• Junior and Senior Only
• Full year 
• CE Option- CE Fees may apply

CE-Weber State University: AT2175 (3.0 CE credits)

This one-year course is designed to teach students components of Sports Medicine/Exercise Science including exploration of therapeutic careers, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, first aid, injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques, modalities, sport nutrition, sport psychology, and performance enhancement philosophies. CPR certification from American Red Cross.  CE Credit (3.0) Junior/Senior

 

EMR Course Description Video

 

EMR- Emergency Medical Responder Course Description (0.5 high school credits)

 

• Junior and Senior Only
• Semester Class
• CE Option- CE Fees may apply

CE-Weber State University:  AT 2300.  Emergency Medical Response (3 CE credits)

Learn to care for people in an emergency as a first responder including patient assessments, CPR, bandaging, splinting, and backboarding. Course leads to American Red Cross certification in Emergency Medical Response (EMR) and includes 3 additional certificates: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, administering oxygen, and blood borne pathogens. Perfect lead up to being an EMT.

CE credit (3.0) Semester course. Junior/Senior

 

 

 

 

 

HOSA CLUB VIDEO

 

Family and consumer science

 

Download the Family and Consumer Science PowerPoint Here:

SlideShow2023FCS.pptx

Child Development Course Description Video

Child Development

• CTE .5 Credit
• (10-12) Semester
• Prerequisite: None
• Optional Concurrent Enrollment credit
• CE tuition ($5 per credit hour)

This course provides students with an understanding of the aspects of human growth and development. Parenting skills are developed as positive guidance techniques and child-related issues are studied. Learning activities, observation techniques, and lab experiences in working with young children may be included. Student leadership (FCCLA) may be an integral part of the course.  FCCLA membership is encouraged.

Early Childhood Ed 1 Course Description Video

Early Childhood Ed. 1 (Child Care A)

• CTE .5 Credit
• (11, 12 Grades) Semester
• Prerequisite: Completion of Child Development
• Optional Concurrent Enrollment credit
• CE tuition ($5 per credit hour)

This course prepares individuals for child-related careers and/or more extensive parenting skills. Instruction is given regarding standards involved with childcare, employment skills needed to work with young children, how to maintain a healthy environment for children, developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) and curriculum design for young children. (Student leadership (FCCLA) may be an integral part of the course. Previous completion of the Child Development course is recommended. Materials fee: $10.00. FCCLA membership is encouraged.

 

 

Early Childhood Ed 2 Course Description Video

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUC. 2

• SEM   (10, 11, 12 )
• Pre-requisite: Early Childhood Education 1A
• Child Development required
• $5.00 lab fee
• Optional Concurrent Enrollment credit
• CE tuition ($5 per credit hour)

This course builds upon instruction/activities in Child Care A. Students will have additional instruction on working with and teaching young children. The opportunity to work with children in an on-site lab setting will be a major component of the course. With the successful completion of this class (C or better) you will receive 1.5 hours to go towards your CDA (Child Development Associates/2 year degree) in each of the subject areas. FCCLA Membership is encouraged.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUC. 3 (Child Care Center)

• SEM/YEAR   (11, 12)
• Pre-requisites: Child Development, Early Childhood Education 1A & 1B
• Optional Concurrent Enrollment credit
• CE tuition ($5 per credit hour)

This course prepares students for careers related to early childhood education through hands-on experiences that include: program planning and management, resource and facility management, supervising recreational and play activities, preparing and implementing a large variety of learning experiences for children, the application of individual teaching skills, and preparation for a career and/or entrepreneurial opportunities. With the successful completion of this class (C or better) you will receive 1.5 hours to go towards your CDA (Child Development Associates/2 year degree) in each of the subject areas.   FCCLA Membership is encouraged

 

CE Human Development Course Description Video

CE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

• Weber State Univ. 3 credit hours of CHF SS1500 (Social Science General Ed Credit Concurrent Enrollment WSU)
• CTE Credit
• SEM   (11. 12)
• $10.00 class fee in addition to CE tuition ($5 per credit hour)

This concurrent enrollment course covers the physical, cognitive, social, emotional and moral development of individuals from conception through old age.  Current issues in research associated with these topics will also be examined.  Students will complete assigned reading, observation, essays, activities, and presentations.  On-site observations in the Child Career Center will also be implemented.  $10 class fee and a $50-100 (approximate) textbook are required.  [CE credits are available to 11th and 12th grade students.]

 

CE Individual and Family Relationships & Financial Lit. (Previously called Adult Roles)

• CTE .5 and .5 Financial Literacy Credit
• Year    (11, 12)
• Three (3) hours WSU Concurrent Enrollment credit:  CHF2400 Marriage and Family Experience Text: “Family Life Now” welch, Pearson, Bacon ISBN: 13:978-0-205-63251-0
• CE tuition ($5 per credit hour)

This course prepares students to understand the nature, function, and significances of individual and family relations integrated with General Financial Literacy credit and WSU concurrent enrollment credit.  Topics include:  self-awareness, decision making to set and implement values and goals, income & career preparation, consumerism, communication, dating, marriage, family relationships, parenting and saving and investing.  Some topics covered in this course are sensitive but required by Weber State University to obtain college credit. 

 

Food and Nutrition Course Description Video

Foods and Nutrition  (Foods 1)

• CTE .5 Credit
• SEM   (10, 11, 12)
• $20.00 lab fee  
• Cannot retake if taken in 9th grade

This course is a foundational course in the Culinary Arts Pathway and Food Science, Dietetics & Nutrition Pathway. Topics included are food safety and sanitation, culinary techniques, food selection, and basic nutrition. Labs will be centered around MyPlate. Class time will be equally split between hands-on labs and classroom learning. This is the same course offered in 9^th grade.

 

Dietetics and Nutrition 1 (Foods 2)

• CTE .5 Credit
• SEM   (10, 11, 12)
• $20.00 lab fee  

Take this course if you have already taken Food and Nutrition 1.  This course is designed for students who are interested in understanding the principles of nutrition, consumerism and food preparation.  Attention will be given to the selection and preparation of food and personal health.  FCCLA membership is encouraged.  Lab fee $20.

 

CE NUTR 1020 Foundations of Nutrition

• CTE .5 Credit
• SEM   (11, 12)
• Concurrent Credit through WSU, 3 life science credits
• CE tuition ($5 per credit hour)

Basic concepts of nutrition will be taught at an accelerated pace and level.  WSU concurrent enrollment credit for 11^th and 12^th graders is available.  Students will need to purchase a textbook from the WSU bookstore.  This semester class counts for a full year of high school credit. 

 

CE NUTR 1240 (Culinary 1)

• CREDIT HOURS: 3 SEM (11, 12)
• CE tuition ($5 per credit hour)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course explores sustainable ways to acquire, prepare and consume food to support a healthier individual, population, and environment.  This course includes a Foods lab experience where food science principles and basic culinary skills will be emphasized.

PREREQUISITES: None

Lab Fee:  $45

 

Teaching as a Profession 2

• CTE.5 Credit
• SEM   (11, 12)

Get hands on experience of how an educator uses coaching and leadership skills to successfully manage a classroom. Learn about the role of an educator in the classroom and instructional strategies. Learn and observe differentiated instruction and how it affects student learning. Create an environment where students are encouraged and empowered to become lifelong learners. Practice the art of creating instructional activities to inspire students to enjoy learning.

 

 

CE Teaching as a Profession 3 Course Description Video

 

Teaching as a Profession 3-  EDUC 1010 CE Intro to Education:

• CTE.5 Credit
• SEM   (11, 12)
• CE tuition ($5 per credit hour)

Students will explore the exciting world of teaching, examine what it means to be a teacher, and participate in field observations. This course is designed to introduce students to personal and professional experiences within the educational community. This course, or an approved equivalent, is a prerequisite to elementary and secondary licensure programs in the Department of Teacher Education.

 

 

 

Design Course Descriptions

Sewing Construction and Textiles 1 (Sewing 1)

• CTE .5 Credit Semester
• $5.00 lab fee is assessed
• Optional Concurrent Enrollment credit
• CE tuition ($5 per credit hour)

This course is a foundational course in the Fashion Apparel & Textiles Pathway. It introduces students to basic sewing and pressing equipment, textiles, introductory level projects, and construction techniques. This course is conducted in a lab class format with students working at their own pace. Projects include a pincushion, backpack, pajama pants, hip pack, and bucket hat.

 

Sewing Construction and Textiles 2 (Sewing 2)

• CTE .5 Credit Semester
  
• A $5.00 lab fee is assessed.

• Prerequisite: Sewing Construction & Textiles 1 or Sports and Outdoor Sewing 1.

This course is a concentrator course in the Fashion Apparel & Textiles Pathway. This course introduces students to intermediate sewing techniques. Students will make intermediate level projects using correct construction techniques. This course is conducted in a lab class format with students working at their own pace. Projects include a service project, apron, jacket, and personal choice.

 

Sewing Construction & Textiles 3 (7435)

• CTE .5 Credit Semester
  
• A $5.00 lab fee is assessed.

• Prerequisite: Sewing Construction & Textiles 2 or Sports and Outdoor Sewing 2.

This course is a completer course for the Fashion Apparel & Textiles Pathway and Interior Design Pathway. It provides students with apparel or interior design opportunities using soft goods, textiles, and construction/production skills which will focus on entrepreneurial opportunities and careers in design fields

 

Fashion Design Studio

• CTE .5 Credit Semester
• A $10.00 lab fee is assessed
• CE Option- CE Fees may apply

This course is a foundational course in the Fashion Apparel & Textiles Pathway. It explores how fashion influences everyday life and introduces students to the fashion industry. Hands-on projects are an integral part of the course. Topics covered include fashion fundamentals, elements and principles of design, fashion history, textiles, consumerism, and fashion related careers. Weber State University credit is optional.

 

Interior Design 1

• CTE or Fine Arts .5 Credit
• Semester
• A $10.00 lab fee

This course is a foundational course in the Interior Design Pathway. It enables students to explore their creativity in the field of interior design. Identification of the elements and principles of design are emphasized. Other topics included are floor plans, furniture arrangement, and kitchen and bath design.

 

CE Interior Design 2

• CTE or Fine Arts .5 Credit
• Prerequisites: Interior Design 1
• A $10.00 lab fee
• Optional Concurrent Enrollment credit
• CE tuition ($5 per credit hour)

This course is a concentrator course in the Interior Design Pathway. This course provides students the opportunity to develop skills in applying the elements and principles of design to interiors. A major project is integrated throughout the course to provide applications as the student’s study: architecture, furniture styles and constructions, textiles, surface treatments and backgrounds, space design, and lighting.  Students will also receive Weber State University credit.

 

Interior Design 3 

• CTE or Fine Arts .5 Credit
• Prerequisite: Interior Design 2
• Lab Fee may apply

This course is a completer course in the Interior Design Pathway. This course provides students with the opportunity to develop industry skills in applying previous content acquired in Interior Design 1 and 2. Projects are integrated throughout the course to provide students with hands on application as they explore careers in interior design, programming and design development, design technology, product specification, sustainability, and universal design. 

 

Digital studies and information technology

Digital Business Technology Course Description Video

DIGITAL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY - 

• Semester

Technology and tools that businesses are currently using today and how you could use them in your own business or in a career in the future. You will look for software and online solutions to meet your own small business' needs and how to use them (e.g. video conferencing, GPS, Google Apps, Open Office, Adobe Cloud, photo, audio, and video editing, and social media).

 

Business Office Specialist Course Description Video

BUSINESS OFFICE SPECIALIST

• Semester
• CE Option:  3 WSU credits WEB 1700
• WSU registration and course fees may apply

Introduction to basic computing, file management, and Office® products: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Learn to be more efficient at creating reports (Word), data (Excel) and presentations (PowerPoint), for all your classes and future projects. Microsoft Office Industry Certification available.

 

Computer Programming Course Description Video

COMPUTER PROGRAMING 1 –

• Full Year

An introductory course in computer programming/software engineering and applications. The course introduces students to the fundamentals of computer programming. Students will learn to design, code, and test their own programs while applying mathematical concepts. Students learn concepts and problem-solving skills.

 

COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

• SEM
• CE option
• Pre-requisite:  none
• 3 WSU credits CS 1030
• WSU registration and course fees may apply

This course provides an overview of the many different and exciting fields in Computer Science. Students will explore Web Development, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering/Programming, Networking, Computer Engineering/Binary, and Artificial Intelligence. Students will learn the basics concepts of programming through block coding and pseudocode. Students will learn some basic HTML to build a simple website. Students will explore how software and hardware work together through the breakdown of machine code and binary. Students will explore password encryption, internet ethics and other basic concepts of Cybersecurity. This course is intended to help students explore Computer Science fields and get a better understanding of whether they would be interested in continuing further in any of these areas of interest.

 

Graphics and Digital Media

 

Digital Media 1 Course Description Video

DIGITAL MEDIA 1 (First Semester) & DIGITAL MEDIA 2 Second Semester) 

• Full Year- Student must take both semesters
• CE Option
•  4 UVU CE credits available
• UVU registration and fees may apply

The course is designed to give students an in-depth introduction to digital media tools and production techniques.  This course will familiarize a student with basic digital media concepts and terms. Programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign will be taught first semester. Second semester covers After Effects, Premiere, and Audition to give hands-on experience. Adobe Industry (ACA) certifications are also available.  

 

 

 

ADVANCED DIGITAL MEDIA

• Full Year
• Prerequisite Digital Media 1
• Juniors and Seniors Only

You made it through the first one: And now you want some more -- Here it comes!

 

In Digital Media 2, we will continue your education of the tools you know and love; With a little extra in there as well. This is a year-long course where we focus on the production cycle, and working as a team. Students will engage in several team projects throughout the year, while learning some more advanced techniques using the Adobe suite.

 

 

3D Animation Course Description

3D Animation

• Semester
• Prerequisite Digital Media 1

Here, we are illusionists using the latest tools!

In 3D Animation, you will be introduced to the processes, software, and techniques employed in the professional industry, to animate virtual 3D objects. This is a semester course where we focus on using the principles of animation with 3D objects using Maya: an industry-standard software application.

 

 

 

 

3D Graphics Course Description Video

3D Graphics

• Semester
• Prerequisite Digital Media 1

Here, we make alternate worlds...one object at a time!

In 3D Graphics, you will be introduced to the processes, software, and techniques employed in the professional industry, to create virtual 3D objects. This is a semester course where we focus on modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering 3D objects using Maya and Mudbox: two industry-standard software applications.

 

CE Gaming Development Course Description Video

CE GAMING DEVELOPMENT

• Semester
• CE Option
• No prerequisites
• 3 WSU Credits CS 1010
• WSU registration and course fees may apply

In this course students will study the history of video game design from the earliest versions of Pong to the biggest MMO’s and FPS’s of today. The course will look at what makes certain games succeed and why others fail, as well as an extensive look at the various genres of gaming. Students will develop and design a complete game over semester as well as learn about the perform their own marketing and computer programming.

 

 

Digital Photography Course Description

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 1- (Digital Photography 1)

• Semester
• CE Option

Digital Photography is the beginning photo class. This course helps students develop skills in digital photography, which includes operating a camera, understanding and using compositional art concepts, understanding commercial applications, and develop an awareness of career opportunities in digital photography. This course will feature Adobe Photoshop software to create expressive photographs using art elements, including value, texture, contrast, and depth, understanding of copyright and ethics. Each student will need their own digital camera, preferably one that the student can change the shutter speed and aperture. It is recommended that students have access to a Digital SLR camera. Talk to the instructor about borrowing a camera from the school

 

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 2- (ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY)

• Semester
• Prerequisite- Commercial Photography 1 (Digital Photography-High School Level)

This course is designed for students who want to further their photographic knowledge and abilities. It is designed to give an in-depth experience in Art Photography and Commercial Photography. The students will develop skills in digital photograph which will include: training in career opportunities, training to communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences, advanced digital camera operation, advanced photographers workflow, understanding legal issues as it applies to commercial and industrial needs, develop an awareness of Photography business software, develop higher levels of compositional art concepts, create expressive photographs using art principles, including mood, emphasis, and unity, to organize the art elements, understanding of copyright and ethics. Each student will need their own digital camera preferably one that the students can change the shutter speed and aperture. It is recommended that students have access to a Digital SLR camera. Talk to the instructor about borrowing a camera from the school.

 

DIGITAL PRINT DESIGN

• Semester
• Junior and Senior Only

This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills related to the graphic design industry. This includes instruction and hands-on assignments in the following areas: digital print design and layout, typography, color, and related software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign). This is a project-based class and fits well with students who have taken, or want to take Digital Media and Digital Photography.

 

Automotive

AUTO 1- Introduction to Automotive

• Semester
• CE Option
• WSU registration fees and CE fees may apply

 

AUTO 2- ASE Chassis

• Full Year
• Prerequisite Auto 1
• CE Option
• WSU registration fees and CE fees may apply

 

AUTO 3- ASE Engine

• Full Year, Double Blocked (Two class periods)
• Prerequisite Auto 1 and Auto 2
• CE Option
• WSU registration fees and CE fees may apply

Woodworking

WOODWORKING

• Semester

 

FURNITURE MANUFACTURING-WOODS 2

• Semester
• Prerequisite: Woodworking

 

CABINETMAKING- WOODS 3

• Full Year
• Prerequisite: Woodworking and Furniture Manufacturing

 

Introduction to Engineering

• Full Year
• CE Option
• WSU registration and CE Fees

In PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design, you will learn how engineers apply a design process to solve real-world problems. You will work individually and as a member of collaborative teams to apply math, science, and a variety of engineering tools, including 3D modeling software, to design, document, and communicate your engineering work. Many of the transportable skills you practice in this course—such as communication, collaboration, ethical reasoning, and process thinking—can be applied to your other courses and your future career! This class is the starting point to all engineering classes at Davis High. Please start here unless you have spoken to Mr. Leifson and gotten permission to take another class first.

 

Principles of Engineering

• Full Year
• CE Option
• WSU registration and CE Fees

In Principles of Engineering, you will explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, materials, structures, automation, and motion. You will work like an engineer to apply an engineering design process to solve challenging problems, document your solutions, and communicate your work. The transportable skills you practice in this course—such as communication, collaboration, and process thinking—can be applied to your other courses and your future career! This is an advanced class that will help answer the question of what type of engineer you want to be. If you can only ever take one engineering class, This should be it!

 

Engineering Design and Development

• Full Year
• CE Option
• WSU registration and CE Fees

This class is often referred to as our “inventing” class. Students will discover a problem, and use the engineering design process to solve the problem, ultimately creating a working design that can be presented to a panel of engineers and be essentially ready for the final patenting process. This is a capstone class, students should have taken at least one other engineering class before taking this class.

 

Civil Engineering and Architecture

• Full Year
• CE Option
• WSU registration and CE Fees

Civil Engineering and Architecture students learn important aspects of building and site design and development. They apply math, science, and standard engineering practices to design both residential and commercial projects and document their work using 3D architectural design software.

 

Robotics 1

• Semester

Robotics 1 is the first course in a sequence of courses that prepares individuals with a lab-based, hands-on curriculum of combining electrical, mechanical, and engineering principles. Students will learn to design, build, program, and control robotic devices. A rigorous student and application of electrical concepts will include: sources of energy, electrical safety, use and identification of basic electronic components, sensors and actuators. Engineering concepts will include: mechanical design, prototype development, design testing, programming, and proper engineering documentation.

 

Robotics 2

• Semester

Robotics 2 is the second course in a sequence of courses that prepares individuals with a lab-based, hands-on curriculum combining electrical, mechanical, and engineering principles. Students will learn to design, build, program, and control robotic devices. A rigorous student and application of electrical concepts will include: sources of energy, electrical safety, use and identification of basic electronic components, sensors and actuators. Engineering concepts will include: mechanical design, prototype development, design testing, programming, and proper engineering documentation.

pRIVATE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL

PRIVATE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL

• Semester
• Juniors and Seniors only
• Hosting school changes each year so see your CTE Coordinator for school rotation 
• $350.00 fee required

Magnet class taught in partnership with Cornerstone Aviation, by an FFA certified instructor at DSD High Schools.  Course prepares the student for the national airspace system.  To include the following fundamentals, but not limited to: Principles of flight, Flight environment, Performance and systems, Meteorology and weather data, Basic navigation, Aviation physiology, Flight planning and decision-making.  Additional flight training, course fees, and testing fees required

Business and Marketing courses

Business and Marketing Teachers!

 

BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

• Semester

Business communication affects all aspects of our lives. This introductory course will teach students to communicate in a clear, courteous, concise, complete, and correct manner on both the personal and professional levels. Competency will be developed in oral, written, interpersonal, technological, and employment communication. Listening skills will be incorporated throughout the semester. The overriding goal is to provide students with a solid communication base, so they are able to communicate effectively.

 

 

Business Office Specialist Course Description Video

BUSINESS OFFICE SPECIALIST

• Semester
• CE Option:  3 WSU credits WEB 1700
• WSU registration and course fees may apply

Introduction to basic computing, file management, and Office® products: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Learn to be more efficient at creating reports (Word), data (Excel) and presentations (PowerPoint), for all your classes and future projects. Microsoft Office Industry Certification available.

 

DIGITAL MARKETING (SOCIAL MEDIA)

• Semester

Utilize your technical skills and marketing savvy to identify, engage, and develop relationships with customers in a digital environment. Mix traditional advertising with new social media marketing to create multi-channel marketing opportunities for today’s businesses and clients.

 

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

• Semester
• CE Option
• WSU registration fees and CE fees may apply

Start your own business! Create YOUR OWN plan for operating a small business through planning management, promotions, setup and the construction of YOUR Business Plan.

 

 

Hospitality & Tourism Course Description Video

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

• Semester

Love to travel? Make it a career! Discover one of the largest and most exciting industries in the world! International travel * rail * car * air * water * hotels * restaurants * and more. Explore marketing in the travel industry as you plan YOUR future travels, rentals, cruising, hospitality, tours, meetings, and marketing & sales.

 

MARKETING 1

• Semester
• CE Option- CE fees may apply

Marketing remains one of the most popular choices as a major in college as well as for employment. Marketing 1 provides the foundations necessary to gain a basic understating of this field of study and to allow students to determine if they would like to continue their study of the industry with additional marketing courses. Topics of study include determining how to effectively advertise a product; development of professional sales skills, understanding the purpose of packaging and labeling; and why one brand succeeds, and another fails.

 

MARKETING 2

• Semester

Project based activities include: create an Ad Campaign, develop and demonstrate management level marketing skills, and troubleshoot a real business or organization.

 

 

SPORTS MARKETING

• Semester

This course examines the business side of the sports and entertainment industries by covering basic marketing, target marketing and segmentation, sponsorship and proposals, event marketing, promotions and sports marketing plans.

 

LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT AND PRINCIPLES

• Semester

This course includes history and theory of leadership, communication, diversity and goal setting. This course examines leadership management skills in the business world and can be used in any career field.

 

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

• Semester
• CE Options
• 3 WSU Credits BSAD 1010
• WSU registration and course fees may apply

Are you hoping to have a job in the future and aren’t sure what area you are most interested in, or even what is available? This course covers every area in business that you could later work in, e.g. management, human resources, accounting, marketing, purchasing, logistics, information technology, finance. Experience all the areas of business in one class.

ACCOUNTING 1

CTE Credit .5 or 3rd Year Math Credit

(10-12) Semester

Accounting is for everyone! You will have a better understanding of how a business operates and makes money. Everybody will work in a business someday, and everybody loves making money! If your future includes a business major or if you are an entrepreneur operating your own business, this course is especially for you. Accounting 2 second semester is strongly encouraged for further job and college preparedness and to fulfill the math credi

You will …

• Use the computer to create business records
• Manage the money for a small, one-owner service business
• Analyze daily business transactions
• Track income and expenses
• Determine profit or loss
• Manage a business checking account
• Maintain a petty cash fund

You will also …

• Have the skills to help you get a great part-time job
• Be prepared to ace your college accounting courses
• Earn a certificate upon successful completion of state competencies

 

 

Accounting 2 Course Description Video

ACCOUNTING 2

CTE Credit .5 or 3rd Year Math Credit

(10-12) Semester

Prerequisite: Accounting 1

You will create financial records and manage money for a merchandising corporation; you will have a better understanding of how a corporation operates. The second year of accounting, Advanced Accounting, is strongly recommended for anyone planning a business major in college or for entrepreneurs who are operating their own businesses.

 You will …

• Create and maintain employee payroll records
• Use computer to journalize sales, cash receipts, purchases, and cash payments transactions for purchase and sale of merchandise
• Adjust accounts at end of fiscal period, including depreciation of assets and uncollectible accounts
• Analyze corporate financial statements

 

You will also …

• Be well prepared for entry-level accounting clerk positions
• Be prepared to ace your college accounting courses
• Earn a certificate upon successful completion of state competencies

 

 

Advanced Accounting Course Description Video

ADVANCED ACCOUNTING

CTE .5 or   3rd Year Math Credit

(11-12) Semester

$10 Fee

Prerequisite: Accounting 1 & 2

In this college prep accounting course you will be handling more in-depth accounting procedures for a closely- held merchandising corporation.

You will analyze and manage journal entries for …

• Current assets (including notes receivable and collection of interest)
• Long-term and intangible assets (including buildings, land, corporate organization costs)
• Current liabilities (interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing notes)
• Long-term liabilities (mortgages and bonds)
• Adjusting entries and the concept of accruals and deferrals
• Stock issues (par, no-par, common, and preferred stock)
• Dividend payments to stockholders

 You will also …

• Analyze and interpret corporate financial statements including
• Explore manufacturing cost accounting: raw materials, work in process, finished goods

You are highly skilled and employable, and prepared to ace your college accounting classes!

 

Internships/Work-Based Learning

• Fee $30.00
• Junior and Senior Only
• Double Block (For example 1st period and 2nd period)

Work-Based Learning gives the student the opportunity to learn a variety of skills by expanding the walls of the classroom learning to include the community. By narrowing the gap between theory and practice, Work-Based Learning creates meaning for students. The internship is a ‘capstone’ program for students to have a ‘real-world ‘experience through a mentored internship. The internship coordinator will place students in an appropriate business site. Students may request a specific business.

Why participate in an internship?

• Development of learning and workplace competencies
• Motivation to stay in school
• Improvement of student grades
• Increased awareness of non-traditional career opportunities
• Improvement in student employability
• Help for students in identifying Career Pathways
• Active participation of educators, employees, labor, students, parents, appropriate agency, and partnership with community businesses
• Earn a full elective CTE credit
• The internship experience looks great on a resume and college application

Here are the steps to getting an internship:

1. Fill out the online application:

2. Talk to your counselor and schedule any two consecutive class periods for your internship

3. Clear any citizenship U’s

4. Maintain a good GPA

5. Have reliable transportation/valid driver’s license

 

• Students with the last names from A-L contact Jan Wray, the Internship Coordinator, for questions call 801-628-7102 or email jwray@dsdmail.net
• Students with the last names from M-Z contact Cindy Wall, the Internship Coordinator, for questions call 801-989-9056 or email cwall@dsdmail.net 

 

Internship Application found at:

• https://dhs.davis.k12.ut.us/parents-students/counseling-center/internships/internship-ad-application

More information found at: 

https://dhs.davis.k12.ut.us/parents-students/counseling-center/internships

 

STUDENT GOVERNMENT / SBO -

• Full Year
• By application and vote in Spring

Click here for Sophomore Officers/Sophomore Committee Information and Officer Information

LIA Video Description

LIA- Latinos in Action

• Full Year
• Open to anyone

Latinos in Action (LIA) is a year-long course/club that engages students in community, personal, professional and multicultural development.  Students provide weekly service to local elementary school students.  They develop social and professional skills while following a College and Career Readiness Curriculum.  Students also become cultural ambassadors as they learn about and share their cultural heritage.  Eligibility requirements are maintaining a GPA above 2.0, participating in a classroom committee and becoming involved in an extracurricular activity in the school.

 

DRIVERS ED

• Semester
• It is required to have a Driving Permit to take either of these courses.

This course is required of all students before obtaining a Utah Driver’s License. The course includes four phases of the program; classroom, range, simulators, and the road training. The road training, range, and simulators will be taught before school, after school, Saturdays, and in the summer. It is anticipated that everyone passing all phases of the program will be able to obtain their completion certificates on or near their 16th birthday.

First semester is for those students who turn 16 years of age before Feb. 29 of the following year. Second semester is for those students who turn 16 years of age between March 1 and August 31 of that same year.

HOME RELEASE - 600

• Semester
• Requires guardian signature on Home Release Contract
• Could affect Honors and High Honors Graduation

RELEASED TIME SEMINARY – 850

• Full Year

 

HOSA Club Video

LIA- Latinos In Action Video

Davis High Color Guard

Stage Craft Course Description Video

Stage Craft- Audio Visual Team

• Full Year
• Must take Stage Craft Class

An introduction to the behind-the-scenes elements of a theater production developed through theory and stage crew experiences. Subjects covered may include scenery construction and painting, drafting, sound, digital electronics, stage management, production organization, theatrical lighting, prop construction, and the development of related crafts in the theatre.

 

FCCLA CLUB

 

Audio Visual Team-DTV

• Full Year Class
• Must Take DTV Class

 

DTV is a student-run club producing weekly news broadcasts played during homeroom class. This is a hands-on course focusing on collaboration and project management. Students produce news stories during class, including writing scripts and interview questions, story planning, timeline management, and video production and editing. This course is open to all students at any level, and although it is not required, it is helpful if you have experience with digital media, and is beneficial to students looking for a career in broadcast journalism.