Students build on the skills and concepts learned in Marketing 1 to develop a basic understanding of marketing principles and techniques. The course encourages students to think like an entrepreneur and begin preparing for a career in business and marketing. By the end of the course, students will understand what it takes to start a small business venture.

TCH343 Python Programming 2 is a CodeHS course that teaches the fundamentals of computer programming as well as some advanced features of the Python language. Students will develop an appreciation for how computers store and manipulate information by building simple console-based games. It is the second course in a two course sequence and should be completed after TCH342 Introduction to Python Programming 1. Once students complete the Introduction to Python course, they will have learned material equivalent to a semester college introductory course in Computer Science and be able to program in Python. Lessons consist of video tutorials, short quizzes, example programs to explore, and written programming exercises, adding up to over 100 hours of hands-on programming practice in total. Several units have free response questions that have students consider the applications of programming and incorporate examples from their own lives.

American Sign Language 2 goes beyond introductory ASL signs. This course helps students form structured sentences and explores how expressions can enhance signs to have meaningful conversations. Students will learn to communicate in everyday situations while learning vocabulary for descriptions, directions, shopping, and dealing with emergency situations. Furthermore, the course will teach students about the Deaf Community, culture, and language. Students will learn about sequencing, transitions, future tenses, and will be able to tell a story, and ask questions. This course requires use of a camera (cell phone, table, or computer camera), screen capture software, and simple video editing software.

This course covers the essentials of network security, including compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; application, data, and host security; access control and identity management; and cryptography, mobile device security, and virtualization. The use of case studies allows students to explore real-world security scenarios and allow students to apply what they have learned.

This course combines online instructional guidance with student participation in weekly cardiovascular, aerobic, muscle-toning, and other activities. Students fulfill course requirements by keeping weekly logs of their physical activity. The course promotes the value of lifetime physical activity and includes instruction in injury prevention, nutrition and diet, and stress management.

Mighty heroes. Angry gods and goddesses. Cunning animals. Since the first people gathered around fires, mythology and folklore have been used to make sense of humankind and our world. Beginning with an overview of mythology and different kinds of folklore, students will journey with ancient heroes as they slay dragons and outwit gods, follow fearless warrior women into battle, and watch as clever monsters outwit those stronger than themselves. They will explore the universality and social significance of myths and folklore and see how these are still used to shape society today.

TCH006E2 Introduction to the Internet is a CodeHS introductory computer science course that teaches the basics of designing a web page, and how information is represented digitally and sent over the Internet. Students will create a personal portfolio website showing projects they build throughout the course. With a unique focus on creativity, problem solving and project based learning, Introduction to the Internet gives students the opportunity to explore several important topics of computing using their own ideas and creativity to develop an interest in computer science that will foster further endeavors in the field. Each lesson includes at least one formative short multiple-choice quiz. At the end of each unit, students take a summative multiple choice unit quiz that assesses their knowledge of the concepts covered in the unit.

You’ve learned your audience, found your voice, and can read the body’s unspoken words. Now, it’s time to limber up those fingers and learn the P’s and Q’s of communicating in a business setting. In this course, you’re going to take the basic writing skills you’ve developed and revise them so you can take new approaches to planning, building, and distributing documents for a business audience. You’ll continue to explore the essentials of writing while drafting new understandings of business documents, and then you’ll learn to apply your business communication skills to job applications, interviews, and presentations. No matter your career of choice, learning to effectively communicate will help your professionalism grow leaps and bounds. Let’s get writing!

This semester-long course for high school freshmen is an exploratory course in web communications. It explores and delves into applications encompassing: digital citizenship, information literacy, creative credit and copyright, online and in-person collaboration, designing and developing accessible websites as an avenue to personal creativity, and understanding structural aspects of computing (e.g., hardware, servers, devices, file organization). The course is taught utilizing a project-based learning (PBL) approach. Each unit of the course is broken down into lessons. Lessons consist of video tutorials, short quizzes, example web pages to explore, and web design exercises in which students develop and publish their own web sites. Each lesson includes at least one formative short multiple choice quiz. At the end of each unit, students take a summative multiple choice unit quiz that assesses their knowledge of the concepts covered in the unit.

In today's world, photographs are all around us, including in advertisements, on websites, and on the wall as art. Many of the images have been created by professionals photographers. In this course, students learn about the various aspects of professional photography, including the ethics of the profession, and examine some of the areas that professional photographers many choose to specialize in, such as wedding photography and product photography. Students also learn about some of the most respected professional photographers in history and how to critique photographs to better understand what creates an eye-catching photograph.

Introduction to Java Programming 2 is a CodeHS course that teaches students the basics of object-oriented programming with a focus on problem solving and algorithm development. Students learn basic Java, methods, data structures, classes, and object-oriented programming in this course. Lessons consist of video tutorials, short quizzes, example programs to explore, and written programming exercises, adding up to over 100 hours of hands-on programming practice in total. Several units have free response questions that have students consider the applications of programming and incorporate examples from their own lives. At the end of each unit, students take a summative multiple choice unit quiz that assesses their knowledge of the Java concepts covered in the unit. Included in each lesson is a formative short multiple choice quiz. It is the second course in a two course sequence and should be completed after TCH323 Introduction to Java 1.

Did you know that American Sign Language (ASL) is the third most commonly used language in North America? WLG150 Sign Language will introduce you to vocabulary and simple sentences so that you can start communicating right away. Importantly, you will explore Deaf culture—social beliefs, traditions, history, values, and communities influenced by deafness.