Click on a category (row) below to display Canyons Virtual Academy course offerings within that category.  Courses are listed in the same categories as graduation requirements. 

*Dates and courses offered are subject to change

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

*** Out of District/SOEP students please note: Canyons does not offer Competency-Based testing (Test Outs) or Concurrent Enrollment courses to non-Canyons District students at this time. Thank you for your understanding.

• These courses are designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement exams that are administered by the College Board Educational testing center.  Be sure to contact your boundary school for AP Exam sign up and information.

AP Courses not available during Summer Session.

AP BIOLOGY

Description:  This course is taught at the college level and designed to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Examination and score high enough to earn college credit in those colleges that recognize the examination.  College level textbooks are used.  This course will cover topics in the areas of biochemistry, cell structure and function, cell energetics, cellular reproduction and communication, heredity, molecular genetics, evolution, ecology, diversity of organisms, structure and function of plants and animals, and comparative anatomy.  

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2: Q3: Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original

NCAA Approved: Yes

Regents Approved: Not yet

USOE Course Code: 08020000001

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

AP Calculus (AB)

Description:  This course is designed with the intent for students to incorporate the concepts of all previous math courses and expand upon these concepts with the implementation of Limits.  Emphasis is placed upon the multi-representational approach to calculus where problems and their solutions are explored and interpreted graphically, numerically, analytically and verbally.  Students will also be required to explain their answers in written form and will be asked to compare their written response to the AP grading rubric and explain why they feel they should receive that grade.  Students are required to use graphing calculators with the capabilities ascribed by the College Board: (apcentral.collegeboard.com).  These calculators will be used in a variety of ways including multi-representation of equations (graphs and tables) and also for conducting explorations with various functions and how different values change the look of the function.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2: Q3: Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original

NCAA Approved: Yes

Regents Approved: Not yet

USOE Course Code:  07040000001

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

AP Calculus (BC)

Description:  AP Calculus BC is roughly equivalent to both first and second semester college calculus courses and extends the content learned in AB to different types of equations and introduces the topic of sequences and series.  The course covers topics in differential and integral calculus, including concepts and skills of limits, derivatives, definite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and series.  The course teaches students to approach calculus concepts and problems when they are represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally, and to make connections amongst these representations.  Students learn how to use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results and support conclusions.  

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2: Q3: Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original

NCAA Approved: Yes

Regents Approved: Not yet

USOE Course Code:  07040000002

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION

Description:  This course helps students prepare to take the Advanced Placement Language and Composition Exam administered by the College Board.  Quarters 1 and 2 focus on the concepts and skills needed to analyze argumentative texts and to build solid arguments – starting with the choices that experienced authors make when they write to persuade an audience.  Students learn and apply best practices for constructing, revising, and refining their own arguments.  Writing assignments in Quarters 1 and 2 include rhetorical analyses of straightforward written arguments as well as satirical texts and visual approaches to persuasion.  Students will be asked to develop several formal argumentative essays and also to practice new skills by writing less formal journal entries throughout the quarters.  The pace and level of work required by this course is similar to that required in a college-level composition course, so students should be prepared to work independently and to complete all assignments in a way that makes good use of their time.  Quarters 3 and 4 focus on writing tasks that require synthesis and documentation.  Students will analyze many examples of synthesis essays and apply what they learn as they create their own texts based on multiple sources.  They will also take a closer look at the use of visual and multi-modal or multimedia evidence when used as support for an argument, and they’ll consider how to incorporate these unique approaches into their own attempts at persuasion.  These quarters will ask students to work toward improving and refining the style with which they deliver arguments, including the use of rhetorical devices, varied syntax, and grammatical concepts essential to academic discourse.  Writing assignments in these quarters may include the analysis and construction of multimedia arguments, studies in style, and research-based projects that require the synthesis of information and ideas.  

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2: Q3: Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original

NCAA Approved: Yes

Regents Approved: Not yet

USOE Course Code:  06010000092

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

AP ENGLISH LITERATURE & COMPOSITION

Description:  All four quarters of AP English Literature and Composition have been designed to challenge students to read and interpret a wide range of literary works.  This course allows students to explore a variety of genres and literary periods and to write clearly about the literature that they encounter.  By the end of the 4th quarter, the students will be well prepared for the AP examination and will have acquired analytical skills that will be used throughout life.  The first and second quarters of this course focus on the elements of fiction.  The student will spend a considerable amount of time reading and analyzing a variety of short stories and novels.  The student will evaluate how the elements of plot analysis, characterization theme, point of view, symbolism, allegory, irony, and humor work together to create a story or novel that is worthy of literary acclaim.  in addition to reading, the student will complete a wide variety of writing pieces in order to develop better writing skills in the following areas:  narrative, exploratory, expository, and argumentative.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2: Q3: Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original

NCAA Approved: Yes

Regents Approved: Not yet

USOE Course Code:  06010000093

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

AP PHYSICS 1

Description:  AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course.  Students cultivate their understanding of Physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore topics such as Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sounds; and introductory, simple circuits.  Hands-on laboratory work with an emphasis on inquiry-based investigations.  Investigations will require students to ask questions, make observations and predictions, design experiments, analyze data, and construct arguments in a collaborative setting, where they direct and monitor their progress.  This course is based on six Big Ideas, which encompass core scientific principles, theories, and processes that cut across traditional boundaries and provide a broad way of thinking about the physical world.  Students will establish lines of evidence and use them to develop and refine testable explanations and predictions of natural phenomena.  Focusing on these disciplinary practices enables teachers to use the principles of scientific inquiry to promote a more engaging and rigorous experience for AP Physics students. 

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2: Q3: Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original

NCAA Approved: Yes

Regents Approved: Not yet

USOE Course Code: 08060000005

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

AP US HISTORY

Description:  AP United States History focuses on exploring and analyzing American historical events, individuals and cultural trends.  You will be prepared with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in United States History.  Quarters 1 and 2 cover the time frame 1492 to 1877, and quarters 3 and 4 cover the time frame fro 1878 to present.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2: Q3: Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original

NCAA Approved: Yes

Regents Approved: Not yet

USOE Course Code:  09050000001

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

AP US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

Description: This course examines the U.S. political system.  Students in this course will discuss political ideology, the development of the political system and democratic institutions.  Students should, according to the College Board, gain an “analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States.”  Furthermore, students will study “both the general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific examples” throughout history.  The class discussion will require that students acquire a “familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. politics.”  The main emphasis of the course, however, is to be able to apply a basic comprehension of the U.S. political system to contemporary events.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2: Q3: Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original

NCAA Approved: Yes

Regents Approved: Not yet

USOE Course Code:  09060000010

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

*Dates and courses offered are subject to change

ART FOUNDATIONS 1

Description: This course provides an introduction into the basics of the elements of art and principles of design.  Students are then guided throughout art movements and periods of art history, while exploring how these Elements and Principles are utilized by the artists of each of those periods.  And, thus, helps students gain a critical eye when viewing works of art.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original; Competency Exam

NCAA Approved: No

Regents Approved: No

USOE Course Code: 2010000060

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

BASIC DRAWING

Description: This course provides an introduction to fundamental techniques and concepts of representational and expressive drawing within a variety of media. Emphasis is on object representation, spatial illusion, and the organization of structural relationships in two-dimensional spaces.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original

NCAA Approved: No

Regents Approved: No

USOE Course Code: 2010000045

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

ACCOUNTING

DIGITAL BUSINESS APPLICATIONS

FINANCIAL LITERACY

Description: How do our personal financial habits affect our financial future? How can we make smart decisions with our money in the areas of saving, spending, and investing? This course introduces students to basic financial habits such as setting financial goals, budgeting, and creating financial plans. Students will learn more about topics such as taxation, financial institutions, credit and saving, and investing. This course addresses issues surrounding consumer protection, risk management, identity theft and how careers and educational choices influence personal income and finances.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original; Competency Exam

NCAA Approved: No

Regents Approved: No

USOE Course Code: 1000000100

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

FINANCE 1050 CE

Description:

Finance 1050 is an introductory personal finance course that satisfies the financial literacy requirement and gives students 3 SLCC credit hours.  In this course, we will cover all aspects of personal finance including goal setting, money management, tax planning, wise spending, use of credit, home acquisition and financing, insurance planning, investments, retirement planning, and estate planning.  The purpose of the course is to provide the base knowledge to properly manage your personal finances. 
This course will be offered through Salt Lake Community College and will count for college credit and fulfill the high school Financial Literacy credit requirement.
There are additional fees paid to SLCC.  Currently, the extra fee is $82 but is subject to change.
*Students must have a 2.0 GPA or higher AND be in the 11-12 grade in order to be eligible and submit a transcript to Canyons Virtual Academy for verification.

Credit Length: Semester

Semesters Available: Semester 1; Semester 2 (.50 credit)

Credit Type: Concurrent Enrollment

NCAA Approved: Not yet

Regents Approved: Not yet

USOE Course Code: 01000013100

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit.
*This course is currently available for Canyons District students only.

LIFETIME FITNESS/PERSONAL FITNESS FOR LIFE

Description: Students will start by assessing their physical condition. In addition, students will keep a workout log to measure progress and will have access to a great personal trainer (their teacher) who will help set realistic goals. This course contains physical activities that will be required to complete outside the classroom setting.  

Regular Lifetime Fitness Qtr. 1 and Qtr. 2:  This course requires at least a 2 week completion time in order to complete the required nutrition and exercise logs.  

Fast Track Lifetime Fitness (Semester): This course requires at least a 1 week completion time in order to complete the required nutrition and exercise logs. Completion time may vary based on the student signing up for required physical fitness testing. This course does not receive a letter grade. Student will receive a “P” when passing requirements are met.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Regular course: Q1; Q2 (.25 credit each quarter); Fast Track: Semester (.50 credit)

Credit Type: Original (Fast Track is considered a Test Out)

NCAA Approved: No

Regents Approved: No

USOE Course Code: 4020000030

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

PE PARTICIPATION SKILLS & TECHNIQUES

Description: This course is designed to develop skills and techniques in a variety of team and individual sports as well as improvement in personal fitness. This class is required for graduation. There may be physical activities that will be required to complete outside the classroom setting.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original; Competency Exam

NCAA Approved: No

Regents Approved: No

USOE Course Code: 04020000060

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

PERSONAL HEALTH & WELLNESS

Description: This course addresses topics in mental health, social health, nutrition, physical fitness, substance abuse, human development, and disease prevention. The course emphasizes the physical and emotional benefits of making healthful choices and discusses consequences of unhealthful behaviors. Critical thinking is encouraged through the use of open-ended questions, assessments, and videos that present real-life situations.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original; Competency Exam

NCAA Approved: No

Regents Approved: No

USOE Course Code: 4010000010

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

MODERN MATHEMATICS

Description: This course reinforces existing algebra and geometry skills and explores concepts students will need to master in order to further their study of mathematics. Prerequisites: Secondary Math I.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2; Q3; Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original; Competency Exam

NCAA Approved: No

Regents Approved: No

USOE Course Code: 7070000080

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

SECONDARY MATH 1

Description: This course teaches students how to simplify expressions and solve linear equations, introduces basic geometric terms and logic, reasoning, and proof and addresses linear equations in a graphical sense, and parallel and perpendicular lines, first from an algebraic perspective, followed by proving associated theorems using geometry.  This course also teaches students how to solve proportions, use square roots, explore exponents, simplify polynomials, factor and solve quadratic equations, and apply these skills to geometry topics such as quadrilaterals, polygons, area, and volume.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2; Q3; Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original; Competency Exam; Credit Recovery (P grade only, cannot be used for grade replacement)

NCAA Approved: Yes, original credit only.

Regents Approved: Yes, original credit only.

USOE Course Code: 7080000090

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

SECONDARY MATH 1 HONORS

Description: The main focus of Secondary Math 1 Honors is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learn in the middle grades.  Students will deepen their understanding of linear relationships, in part by contrasting them with exponential relationships and in part by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend.  Properties and theorems involving congruent figures will be used to deepen and extend understanding of geometric knowledge.  Vectors and matrices, additional Pre-Calculus topics, will also be studied in the honors class so as to prepare students to take AP Calculus upon successful completion of Secondary Math 2 and 3 Honors.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2; Q3; Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original

NCAA Approved: Yes

Regents Approved: Yes

USOE Course Code: 7080000095

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

SECONDARY MATH 2

Description: This course teaches students about linear equations and inequalities, functions and families of functions, triangles, and how to apply their knowledge to solve systems and prove theorems. This course also teaches students about geometrical relationships in triangles and plane figures, special right triangles, basic trigonometry, radicals, polynomials, rational equations, probability and statistics.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2; Q3; Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original; Competency Exam; Credit Recovery (P grade only, cannot be used for grade replacement)

NCAA Approved: Yes, original credit only.

Regents Approved: Yes, original credit only.

USOE Course Code: 7080000100

SECONDARY MATH 2 HONORS

Description: The main focus of Secondary Math 2 Honors is on quadratic expressions, equations, and functions and comparing their characteristics and behavior to those of linear and exponential relationships.  Extension of the set of rational numbers and real and complex numbers are introduced so that all quadratics equations can be solved.  Students will explore conditional probability and counting methods in making and evaluating decisions.  The study of similarity, Pythagorean relationships, and circles will tie back to quadratics with their quadratic algebraic representations.  The Fundamental Theorem of algebra, along with the additional probability and geometric concepts, will also be studied in the honors class so as to prepare students to take AP Calculus upon successful completion of Secondary Math 3 Honors.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2; Q3; Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original

NCAA Approved: Yes

Regents Approved: Yes

USOE Course Code: 7080000105

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

SECONDARY MATH 3

Description: The main focus of Secondary Mathematics 3 is for students to make connections and apply the concepts they learned in Secondary 1 and 2. Students will apply methods from probability and statistics to draw inferences and conclusions from data. They will expand their knowledge of functions to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions. Students will further develop their study of right triangle trigonometry to include general triangles. Finally, they will create geometric and functional models to solve contextual problems.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2; Q3; Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original; Competency Exam

NCAA Approved: Yes, original credit only.

Regents Approved: Yes, original credit only.

USOE Course Code: 07080000110

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

SECONDARY MATH 3 HONORS

Description:  The main focus of Secondary Math 3 Honors is for students to make connections and apply the concepts they learned in Secondary Math 1 and Secondary Math 2.  Students will apply methods from probability and statistics to draw inferences and conclusions from data.  They will expand their knowledge of functions to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions.  Students will further develop their study of right triangle trigonometry to include general triangles.  Finally they will create geometric and functional models to solve contextual problems.  in the honors class, students will extend Secondary math 3 concepts to include polynomials with complex numbers, work with the Binomial Theorem, apply laws of trigonometry, and use further extended probability concepts.  These extra topics will prepare students to take AP Calculus upon successful completion.  

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2; Q3; Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original

NCAA Approved: Yes

Regents Approved: Yes

USOE Course Code: 7080000115

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

BIOLOGY (WITH LAB)

Description: This course addresses key concepts and processes from chemistry, cells, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, genetics, and DNA. The scientific method and foundational chemistry facts are presented to assist students in the study of biology. This course also addresses key concepts and processes of evolution, classification, ecology, and human anatomy. An overview of human body systems, as well as, defining structures of bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals are also explored. Students must participate in and complete the Virtual Science Labs at home. 

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2; Q3; Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original; Competency Exam; Credit Recovery (P grade only, cannot be used for grade replacement)

NCAA Approved: Yes, original credit only.

Regents Approved: Yes, original credit only.

USOE Course Code: 8020000010

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

CHEMISTRY (WITH LAB)

Description: This course addresses key concepts and processes from states of matter, atomic theory, organization of the periodic table, types of chemical bonds and reactions, the naming and formulae of chemicals, chemical reactions, and stoichiometry. The field of chemistry in relation to the scientific method is also explained. This course also addresses properties of solids, liquids, and gases, state changes, solutions, flow of energy, enthalpy, heat, entropy and free energy, rates of reactions, equilibrium, acid-base theories, oxidation and reduction, electromagnetic cells, functional groups, polymerization, biochemicals, and nuclear chemistry. The course explores concepts through lessons, labs and videos. Students must participate in and complete the Virtual Science Labs at home. 

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2; Q3; Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original; Competency Exam; Credit Recovery (P grade only, cannot be used for grade replacement)

NCAA Approved: Yes, original credit only.

Regents Approved: Yes, original credit only.

USOE Course Code: 8030000012

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

EARTH SCIENCE

Description: Students will learn about the materials which compose Earth, the rock cycle and types of rocks, Earth’s resources, formation and movement of soil, glaciers, deserts, and alluvial landscapes, earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, mountain building, and geologic time.  Topics including the ocean floor, seafloor sediments, waves, tides, and shoreline processes, characteristics of the atmosphere, precipitation, air pressure and wind, storms, climate, early astronomy, Earth-Moon-Sun interactions, and our Solar System are also presented. Students explore careers in Earth Science and learn about key scientists. Students must participate in and complete the Virtual Science Labs at home. 

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2; Q3; Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original; Competency Exam; Credit Recovery (P grade only, cannot be used for grade replacement)

NCAA Approved: Yes, original credit only.

Regents Approved: No

USOE Course Code: 8040000010

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Description: This course presents relationships between organisms and how they relate to the functioning of ecosystems. Students learn the key concepts and processes of nutrient cycling, biomes, pollution, energy resources, and habitat destruction. The course also covers ways to promote biodiversity and create a sustainable future. Students must participate in and complete the Virtual Science Labs at home. 

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2; Q3; Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original; Competency Exam

NCAA Approved: Yes, original credit only.

Regents Approved: No

USOE Course Code: 8040000020

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

PHYSICS (WITH LAB)

Description: This course addresses concepts of mechanics, wave behavior and thermodynamics, Newton’s laws of motion, thermal properties of matter, and thermodynamic systems. Students will learn about electricity, magnetism, optics, interactions among electric charges, properties of electric and magnetic fields and forces, and the characteristics of electromagnetic waves. Some of the basic concepts of quantum physics are presented as well. An understanding of Algebra and Trigonometry is required. Students must participate in and complete the Virtual Science Labs at home. 

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2; Q3; Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original; Competency Exam

NCAA Approved: Yes, original credit only.

Regents Approved: Yes, original credit only.

USOE Course Code: 8060000020

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

GEOGRAPHY FOR LIFE

Description: This course addresses key concepts of physical and cultural geography and focuses on basic themes of world geography: location, place and human interaction with the physical environment; impact of human movement, ideas, and things; and comparisons within and between regions.  Students will use critical, causal, interpretive and reflective thinking skills through observation, reading, writing, listening, speaking, and problem solving.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2; Q3; Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original; Competency Exam; Credit Recovery (P grade only, cannot be used for grade replacement)

NCAA Approved: Yes, original credit only.

Regents Approved: Yes, original credit only.

USOE Course Code: 9040000030

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

PSYCHOLOGY I

Description: Topics include the study of infancy, childhood, adolescence, perception and states of consciousness.  Learn about emotions, personality theories, therapies, and mental disorders.  Interesting online research dealing with our own personal behavior is featured within this course. Through this highly interactive course students acquire an understanding and appreciation of human behavior, interaction, and human development.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original; Competency Exam

NCAA Approved: Yes, original credit only.

Regents Approved: Yes, original credit only.

USOE Course Code: 9070000010

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

SOCIOLOGY I

Description: How do a person’s beliefs, values, and behavior affect the people around them and the world in which we live? Students will examine basic theories of interaction, culture, socialization and social problems in our increasingly connected world, and learn how human relationships can strongly influence and impact their lives. Exciting online video journeys to areas in the sociological world are an important component of this engaging course.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original

NCAA Approved: Yes, original credit only.

Regents Approved: Yes, original credit only.

USOE Course Code: 9080000001

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND CITIZENSHIP

Description: This course covers the foundations of American government, political behavior, and the three branches of the federal government.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original; Competency Exam; Credit Recovery (P grade only, cannot be used for grade replacement)

NCAA Approved: Yes, original credit only.

Regents Approved: Yes, original credit only.

USOE Course Code: 9060000020

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

UNITED STATES HISTORY

Description: This course contains lessons addressing historical periods from the American Revolution to globalization and the twenty-first century. The lessons address key concepts, important historical figures, and significant events to help students gain an understanding of the political, economic, military and social structures of the early years of the United States through its emergence as a global superpower.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2; Q3; Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original; Competency Exam; Credit Recovery (P grade only, cannot be used for grade replacement)

NCAA Approved: Yes, original credit only.

Regents Approved: Yes, original credit only.

USOE Course Code: 09050000050

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

WORLD CIVILIZATIONS

Description: This course contains lessons addressing historical periods from Prehistory through Globalization in the 21st century and expands upon the essential historical questions brought about by the growth of civilizations. The objectives of the lessons are directly aligned to current standards. Each lesson is designed to teach the major concepts for each historical period through text, visual aids, activities and assessments where students will have expanded opportunity to increase communication and critical thinking skills.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2; Q3; Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original; Competency Exam; Credit Recovery (P grade only, cannot be used for grade replacement)

NCAA Approved: Yes, original credit only.

Regents Approved: Yes, original credit only.

USOE Course Code: 9050000091

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

DRIVERS EDUCATION

Description:
This course is the online component for classroom instruction. Registration will be approved for the students who are at least 15 years old.  Prior to obtaining a drivers license, students must complete the classroom/online instruction AND the roads and range driving component at their own high school or with a private driving school.  Canyons Online 9-12 does not offer the roads and range component.

** Student must be at least 15 years old to enroll in this course**

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original

NCAA Approved: No

Regents Approved: No

USOE Course Code: 15000000020

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

SPANISH 1

Description: Students will learn basic Spanish grammar to help build their fluency and understanding. There are many opportunities to practice what they learn through interactive practice activities in the form of games, written practice, listening, and speaking exercises.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2; Q3; Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original; Competency Exam

NCAA Approved: Yes, original credit only.

Regents Approved: Yes, original credit only.

USOE Course Code: 3070000011

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

SPANISH 2

Description: The purpose of this course is to strengthen Spanish listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students will also experience the beauty and expressiveness of a language that is shared by different people and cultures throughout the world. Prerequisites: Spanish 1.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2; Q3; Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original; Competency Exam

NCAA Approved: Yes, original credit only.

Regents Approved: Yes, original credit only.

USOE Course Code: 3070000021

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit

SPANISH 3

Description: In this course, students will have many opportunities to perfect the Spanish they learned in previous courses. They will have the chance to further expand their vocabulary and learn about Spanish-speaking countries. Prerequisites: Spanish 1 and 2.

Credit Length: Quarters

Quarters Available: Q1; Q2; Q3; Q4 (.25 credit each quarter)

Credit Type: Original; Competency Exam

NCAA Approved: Yes, original credit only.

Regents Approved: Yes, original credit only.

USOE Course Code: 3070000031

** it is up to the student’s school or district of graduation to determine whether the course will be included either as an elective or core credit