Profile Elective Offerings 2025-2026

AMERICAN STUDIES HONORS 10th GRADE

US History

FULL YEAR Two Credits

• Covers all of US History
• Focuses on Cultural experiences and developments of Americans through time.
• You Will Think For Yourself!!!

AP

EUROPEAN HISTORY

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• Content 1400’s-Present
• Covers: Politics, Philosophy, Art Movements, War, and Religion.
• Connect how the past has created the present world we live in.
• Skill Focus on Critical Thinking and identifying patterns in history.

HISTORY SEMINAR

• Experiencing History & Culture through Film.

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• "No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world."

Sociology is for those curious about: �

🧩 the connection between the personal� and social� �🔍 culture and social norms�

🧠 Group Behavior, Social Inequality, � and identity�

We discuss, think critically, and try new things.

�Early college: 3 credits

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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This criminal justice course focuses on the function, development and current status of

Law enforcement, Courts, and Corrections

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We discuss, study criminal behavior, explore data, go on field trips, and conduct mock trials.

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Early college: 3 credit

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ART COURSES

• ART 1
• Using a variety of materials and techniques, this class is a basic introduction into different mediums and the elements of art.
• ADVANCED ART
• As a continuation of Art I, this course will further explore a variety of art techniques and mediums. Geared toward 10th, 11th and 12th graders.
• CERAMICS
• Students will explore a broad range of techniques and approaches to art through hand built and wheel thrown clay
• ADVANCED CERAMICS
• As a continuation of the Ceramics course, students will build upon their previous knowledge to construct higher level projects
• PORTFOLIO
• For the highly motivated art student who is interested in advancing their artistic skills through challenging, in-depth explorations utilizing a variety of advanced media and drawing.
• INDEPENDENT ART
• Independent Art is an intensive study in media for the advanced art student. *Must have teacher permission

AP Biology Chemistry

1 Credit Elective

Prereq: Avg of 85% or better in Biology and completion of Chemistry

Teacher recommendation required.

Structure and function of many complex biological systems - from atoms to ecology!

1 Credit Elective

Prereq.: Physical Science, Concurrent enrollment in at least Alg 2.

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From the discovery of atoms to stoichiometry and beyond!

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Mr. Briere

STEAM

WOODWORKING

CAD

Music Electives

High School Band

High School Chorus

• Full year
• Performance based
• Two concerts a year
• Opportunities for state festivals and other events
• Join a really fun community of musicians
• Must have music experience

Piano at Your Own Pace

Intro to Guitar

• One semester
• Designed for beginners
• No experience necessary
• Learn to play an instrument you can continue to enjoy throughout your life

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Come see Mrs. Ressler if you have questions!

Why do you think and act the way you do?

Early College: 3 credits

Major topics: Development, the Brain, Stress, Sleep, Memory, Personality, Sensation & Perception, Mental Health

Session 1 Session 2

____ Human Rights (McVetty) ___ Navigating Adulthood (McVetty) ____ College & Career (Hall) ___ Memoirs/Nature Writing (Hall)

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Session 3 Session 4

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____ Theater Lit (McVetty) ____ Creative Writing (McVetty)

____ Sports Lit (Hall) ____ Environmental Lit (Hall) *

____ Write, Stretch, Breathe (Hall)*

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*Will offer the one with the most sign ups

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11th/12th English Electives

New structure for 11th grade

New courses

5 week sessions

Write, Stretch, Breathe: Exploring Self-Care

Through Yoga & Composition

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Explore the art of self-care through the lens of yoga,

Mindfulness and reflective writing.

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Develop tools to manage stress, enhance focus, and express yourself with clarity and confidence.

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High School Physical Education Electives

Physical Education

• Student Choice Activities
• Gain experience, demonstrate knowledge
• Focus on movement concepts, strategies and tactics within sports
• Lifelong fitness, team sports, individual sports, outdoor recreation

Outdoor Recreation and Team Sports

• Basic First Aid and safety in the outdoors
• Injury Prevention and proper warm up for team sports and exercise
• A variety of team sports including basketball, 7v7 rookie rugby, two hand touch football, badminton, volleyball, pickleball, floorball, lacrosse, ultimate, speedball, kickball, wiffle ball, tchoukball, broomball.
• A variety of outdoor recreational pursuits (weather dependent) including cycling, trail running, fishing, paddleboarding/kayaking, rock climbing, snowshoeing, nordic skiing and finding peace in nature.
• Benefits of spending time in nature and participating in team sports

Individual Sports and Strength Training

• Assess personal fitness and goal setting
• Strength and Conditioning Methods
• Mobility Exercise to improve resilience
• Injury Prevention and proper technique
• Short term and long term benefits of exercise
• Juggling, jump rope, gymnastics, disc golf, badminton,
• running/trail running, tennis, pickleball, archery, cycling,
• bowling, rock climbing, backyard games and golf.

Bikology

• Appropriate equipment choice and safety
• Repair and maintenance
• Rules of the road and trail
• Gain confidence and skills
• Improve Fitness
• Navigate local trails

Yoga and Meditation

• Mindfulness and insight meditation.
• Restorative and yin style yoga.
• Taoist and Buddhist philosophy as it relates to meditative practice.
• Benefits of restorative practices

as part of a wellness lifestyle

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Two Computer Science Electives

AP Computer Science A

The language is Java (not javascript, no block coding)

• Classes, public vs. private, 1-d and 2-d arrays, arraylists, the dot method, polymorphism, inheritance, search and sort algorithms, recursion

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AP Computer Science Principles

The language is javascript (block coding, like scratch, is possible)

• Digital information
• The internet (design and protocols)
• App design
• Variables, conditionals and functions
• Data Science
• Lists, loops and traversals
• Arguments, parameters and returns
• Cyber security and global impacts
• Algorithms

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Computer classes

Foundations of Computer Science

Game Design with Unity

Physics

Astronomy

• 1 Credit
• Elective Grades 11-12, honors level
• Prerequisite: Geometry, Algebra 2, and currently enrolled in or completed Advanced Math Requirement.

Introduces students to the fundamental principles of how the physical world works. It covers topics like motion, forces, energy, waves, and modern physics, with applications to everyday life.

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• 1 Credit
• Elective
• Grade 10-12
• Prerequisites: Earth and Space Physical Science, Algebra 1, Geometry

Includes understanding energy production in stars, black holes, and the Big Bang, as well as the role of the scientist in modern society. Emphasis is placed on hands-on activities and labs that engage students in scientific inquiry, observation and discovery.

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Career & Technical

Classes

Littleton CTE Courses

WMRHS CTE Courses

WMRHS CTE Courses

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