Other Electives

HEALTH (Grades 9-10)

Course Number: 08051G05HT

Prerequisite: None

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. This is a nine-week course and must be paired with another nine-week course. Recommended pairings: Health, Driver’s Ed, and Personal Finance. 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. Required for Graduation.

DRIVER’S EDUCATION (Grades 9-12)

Course Number: 08152G05DE

Prerequisite: Valid Driver’s Permit

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. This is a nine-week course and must be paired with another nine-week course. Recommended pairings: Health, Driver’s Ed, and Personal Finance. Fee: $35.00.

BEGINNING KINESIOLOGY 9

Course Number: 08017G10KN

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. Required by the State of Alabama for graduation.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING (Grades 9-12)

Course Number: 08005G10SC

This elective is for students in grades 9-12 with an emphasis on proper strength and conditioning techniques, cardio-fitness, and physical core maintenance.

TEAM SPORTS (Grades 9-12)

Course Number: 08003G10TS

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: For the 2025-2026 school year, 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.

BASEBALL COURSE NUMBER 08013G10BA

SOCCER COURSE NUMBER 08013G10SC

BOYS BASKETBALL COURSE NUMBER 08013G10BB

SOFTBALL COURSE NUMBER 08013G10SB

GIRLS BASKETBALL COURSE NUMBER 08013G10BG

SWIM COURSE NUMBER 08010G10SW

CHEER COURSE NUMBER 08006G10CH

TENNIS COURSE NUMBER 08011G10TN

CROSS COUNTRY COURSE NUMBER 08013G10CC

TRACK AND FIELD COURSE NUMBER 08013G10TF

FLAG FOOTBALL COURSE NUMBER 08013G10FF

VOLLEYBALL COURSE NUMBER 08013G10VB

FOOTBALL COURSE NUMBER 08013G10FB

WRESTLING COURSE NUMBER 08013G10WR

GOLF COURSE NUMBER 08013G10GO

AVID (Grades 9-12)

Course Number: 19258X1001

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.

SCA ONE ATHENS (Grades 10-12)

Course Number: 22994X10SC

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.

OFFICE/STUDENT AID (Grades 11-12)

Course Number: 22051X1000

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.

ATHENS CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICE ASSISTANTS (Grades 11-12)

Course Number: 22051X10BO

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.

JULIAN NEWMAN OFFICE ASSISTANT (Grades 11-12)

Course Number: 22051X10JN

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.

BROOKHILL OFFICE ASSISTANT (Grades 11-12)

Course Number: 22051X10BE

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.

ATHENS ELEMENTARY OFFICE ASSISTANT (Grades 11-12)

Course Number: 22051X10AE

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.

ATHENS INTERMEDIATE OFFICE ASSISTANT (Grades 11-12)

Course Number: 22051X10

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.

FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRISCIENCE - TURF MANAGEMENT (Grades 11-12)

Course Number: 18003G10TU

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. Fee: $50.00.

AIRCRAFT THEORY OF FLIGHT AND OPERATIONS (Grades 9-12)

Course Number: 20113G1001

This course will provide the foundation for advanced exploration in the areas of flying, aerospace engineering, and unmanned aircraft systems. Students will learn about engineering practices, problem solving, and the innovations and technological developments that have made today’s aviation and aerospace industries and careers possible. Fee: $25.00.

EXPLORING AVIATION AND AEROSPACE (Grades 9-12)

Course Number: 22994X1AIR

This core aerospace and aviation course provides students an understanding of career opportunities in aviation and aerospace and the critical issues affecting the aviation system. Fee: $25.00.

MEDIA PRODUCTION FOUNDATION (Grades 9-12)

Course Number: 23992X10MP

This course provides an introduction to media production careers and the industry. This class may include working and broadcasting the school bulletin in a media format, creating videos for public broadcast, etc. Fee: $20.