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08051G05HT HEALTH
Grade 9-10      
This is a nine-week course and must be paired with another nine-week course. Recommended pairings: Health, Driver’s Ed, and Personal Finance, 
Prerequisite: None                    
**Required for Graduation
This course explores physical, mental, and social well-being.  The curriculum will cover tobacco, drugs, alcohol awareness, AIDS education, and CPR.  Other topics will include skincare, dental health, mental health, and community health.
*Foundations of Health Science can be substituted for the required Health credit for graduation.  See information located in the Career and Technical Education Programs, Medical Academy. 
 
08152G05DE DRIVER’S EDUCATION
Grades 9-12    
This is a nine-week course and must be paired with another nine-week course. Recommended pairings: Health, Driver’s Ed, and Personal Finance,
Prerequisite:  Valid Driver’s Permit
Fee:  $35.00
The goal of this course is to develop proper attitudes and acceptance of civic responsibilities towards all uses of our transportation system.  This course meets the Alabama State Department of Education’s requirement of 30 hours of classroom exposure, 12 hours of simulated driving, 3 hours of behind-the-wheel experience for each student, and 6 hours of Boating Safety.  Upon successful completion of the course, a young driver will have a foundation for mastering perceptual, judgmental decision-making, and motor skills essential for safe and responsible driving.  This course may be offered before school.
 

 

Athletics and Physical Education
08017G10KN BEGINNING KINESIOLOGY
Grade 9
*Required by the State of Alabama for graduation
This course is a variety of health-enhancing physical activities, as well as reinforcing and applying fitness components and principles.  This course fulfills the P.E. course requirement for graduation. 
 
08005G10SC STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
Grade 9-12
This elective is for athletes in grades 9-12 with an emphasis on proper strength and conditioning techniques, cardio-fitness, and physical core maintenance.
 
08003G10TS TEAM SPORTS
Grades 9-12
Elective course that gives students basic knowledge of individual, dual, and team sports. Students will progressively learn skills and game strategies for each sport, as well as historical background and terminology.
 
ATHLETIC COURSES
Athletes:
When selecting athletic courses for 2022-2023, please select your sport/s.  If you play one sport, please select the one sport twice.  If you play two sports, please select both sports as electives.  Rosters will be verified by coaches.
 

08013G10BA

BASEBALL

08013G10BB

BOYS BASKETBALL

08013G10BG

GIRLS BASKETBALL

08006G10CH

CHEER

08013G10CC

CROSS COUNTRY

08013G10FB

FOOTBALL

08013G10GO

GOLF

08013G10BA

BASEBALL

08013G10BB

BOYS BASKETBALL

08013G10BG

GIRLS BASKETBALL

08006G10CH

CHEER

08013G10CC

CROSS COUNTRY

08013G10FB

FOOTBALL

08013G10GO

GOLF

 

Other Electives
19258X1001 AVID
Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Application process, interview, and program acceptance
This course targets students in the academic middle–B, C, and even D students–with the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. This course emphasizes organizational and study skills, develops critical thinking, learns to ask probing questions, receives academic help from peers and college tutors, and participates in enrichment and motivational activities to make their college dreams a reality.
 
22994X10SC SCA ONE ATHENS
Grades 10-12     
Prerequisite:  SCA Sponsor’s Approval
This course is designed for the student interested in planning the activities of the student body.  SCA officers, class officers, and club officers are encouraged to enroll in this course to further develop leadership qualities.  Students will be expected to assist the SCA officers and SCA sponsors with many school-wide activities, fundraisers, service projects, and assemblies.
 
22051X1000 OFFICE/STUDENT AID
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Administrator Approval
This course allows students to assist administrative staff with administrative procedures.  Students must be in academic good standing.  Students should also sign up with Mrs. Holly Hargrove, Mrs. Kristie Murphreee, or Mrs. Sharon Johnson.
 
22051X10BO ATHENS CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICE ASSISTANTS
Grade 11-12
Prerequisite: Administrator Approval, 95% school attendance rate
This course provides hands-on experience in a workplace environment.  Students will also utilize soft skills such as: leadership, teamwork, communication skills, problem-solving skills, flexibility, and interpersonal skills. Students must commit to attending daily, being on time, and displaying a strong work ethic. Students will be assisting Central Office staff with answering the telephone, greeting visitors, and completing organizational office tasks. Student must have their own transportation.
 
22051X10JN JULIAN NEWMAN OFFICE ASSISTANT
Grade 11-12
Prerequisite: Administrator Approval, 95% school attendance rate
This course provides hands-on experience in a workplace environment.  Students will also utilize soft skills such as: leadership, teamwork, communication skills, problem-solving skills, flexibility, and interpersonal skills. Students must commit to attending daily, being on time, and displaying a strong work ethic. Students will be assisting Julian Newman Elementary Office staff with answering the telephone, greeting visitors, and completing organizational office tasks. Student must have their own transportation.
 
22051X10BE BROOKHILL OFFICE ASSISTANT
Grade 11-12
Prerequisite: Administrator Approval, 95% school attendance rate
This course provides hands-on experience in a workplace environment.  Students will also utilize soft skills such as: leadership, teamwork, communication skills, problem-solving skills, flexibility, and interpersonal skills. Students must commit to attending daily, being on time, and displaying a strong work ethic. Students will be assisting Brookhill Office staff with answering the telephone, greeting visitors, and completing organizational office tasks. Student must have their own transportation.
 
22051X10AE ATHENS ELEMENTARY OFFICE ASSISTANT
Grade 11-12
Prerequisite: Administrator Approval, 95% school attendance rate
This course provides hands-on experience in a workplace environment.  Students will also utilize soft skills such as: leadership, teamwork, communication skills, problem-solving skills, flexibility, and interpersonal skills. Students must commit to attending daily, being on time, and displaying a strong work ethic. Students will be assisting Athens Elementary Office staff with answering the telephone, greeting visitors, and completing organizational office tasks. Student must have their own transportation.
 
22051X10 ATHENS INTERMEDIATE OFFICE ASSISTANT
Grade 11-12
Prerequisite: Administrator Approval, 95% school attendance rate
This course provides hands-on experience in a workplace environment.  Students will also utilize soft skills such as: leadership, teamwork, communication skills, problem-solving skills, flexibility, and interpersonal skills. Students must commit to attending daily, being on time, and displaying a strong work ethic. Students will be assisting  Athens Intermediate Office staff with answering the telephone, greeting visitors, and completing organizational office tasks. Student must have their own transportation.
 
18003G10TU FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRISCIENCE - TURF MANAGEMENT
Grades 11-12
Fee: $50.00
This course is a course that provides students with a fundamental overview of the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster, which contains five pathways—Power, Structure, and Technical Systems; Environmental and Natural Resources Systems; Animal Systems; Plant Systems; and Agribusiness Systems. The focus of this course is landscape design, and plant and field management. Students are involved in classroom and laboratory activities. The emphasis for Fundamentals of Agriscience is based around the NCCER Core Curriculum including basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, construction drawings, basic rigging, communication skills, employability skills, and materials handling.
 
20113G1001 AIRCRAFT THEORY OF FLIGHT AND OPERATIONS
Grades 9-12
This course is designed to provide students with the basic theory of flight, aircraft nomenclature, aircraft construction and basic aircraft operating controls. This course will be offered in partnership with Go Vertical Aviation.
 

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