General Electives
AVID | 03470 / 03471 /03472 / 03473 | (E) | 9-12 | 1.0
The central goal of the AVID program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is to prepare under served students in the academic middle that have high potential for acceptance into and success in post-secondary education. An AVID student is defined as enthusiastic, ardent and vigorous in pursuit of his/her post high school goals. AVID students are expected to maintain at least a “C” average in all their classes, model good citizenship in the classroom, and become active members of the school and broader community. Students must go through an application/interview process and be approved by the AVID site team in order to take this elective course each academic school year.
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Creative Writing 1 | 46550 | (Sr-ELA, E) | 9-12 | 1.0
This writing-intensive course is designed as an introduction to imaginative writing. The study and writing of personal experiences, character sketches, short fiction, and poetry are emphasized. Students have the opportunity to prepare manuscripts for publication, awards, and scholarships.
Creative Writing 2 | 46560 | (Sr.-ELA, E) | 10-12 | 1.0
Prerequisite: Creative Writing 1
This course is designed to emphasize imaginative writing through the study and writing of longer fiction, one-act plays, and poetry. Students have the opportunity to prepare manuscripts for publication, awards, and scholarships.
Debate 1 | 16450 | (E) | 9-12 | 1.0
This course is designed to introduce students to debate, analysis, reasoning, delivery skills, organization, writing techniques, and research. The course also provides opportunities for impromptu speaking, original oratory, extemporaneous speaking, Policy debate Public Forum debate, Lincoln-Douglas debate, and student congress.
Debate 2 | 16460 | (E) | 9-12 | 1.0
Pre-requisite: Debate 1
This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of the areas introduced in Debate I. Students have the opportunity to participate in competitive debate.
Debate 3 | 16470 | (E) | 9-12 | 1.0
Prerequisite: Debate 2
This course is designed to cover advanced research skills and argumentation theory. Students have the opportunity to participate in competitive debate and other competitive speaking events and are expected to assume a leadership position in the debate program.
Journalism 1 | 46400 | (E) | 9-12 | .5
This course is designed to train students in newspaper writing and reading. Interviewing, writing, and editing are emphasized. Students produce a class newspaper.
Driver's Education | 02111/02112/02113/02114 | (E) | 10-12 | .5
This course includes classroom instruction during the regular school day. On-road and range driving experiences are also required before and after school and on Saturdays. Registration is based on each student's 16th birthday. Successful completion of this course may lead to acquisition of a valid Utah Driver's license. See more details here.
SLSS 1020: Intro to Higher Education | 96210 | (E) | 9-12 | .5
SLSS 1020 is a 3-credit, broad-based college success/first year seminar course designed to effect smooth transitions to the cultural norms of higher education as articulated in the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) First-year experience profile.
ESL 1020: Advanced Reading and Writing | 96110 | (ELA, E) | 10-12 | .5
This course develops academic reading, writing, and research skills of advanced ESL students. Students are introduced to languages skills necessary for successful completion of introductory university content courses. Learner outcomes include academic vocabulary development, improvement in reading and comprehension of university textbook materials, and development of the academic essay and research paper writing skills. Students read and present material both verbally and in writing, write essays, and complete a research paper. Successful completion of this course satisfies English placement requirements for ENGL 1010.
Latinos in Action (LIA) | 02170 | (E) | 9-12 | 1.o
A leadership class designed to empower bilingual Latinos through culture, service, and education. Students are trained as paraprofessionals and serve as mentors at a local elementary school. They individually mentor English language learners and students struggling academically. Students are provided an avenue to develop leadership, citizenship and mentoring skills. Students are expected to be highly responsible and mature in judgment. Must have at least 2.o GPA.
Math Lab 1, 2, 3 | 51740, 5146, 51749 | (E) | 9-12 | 1.0
This support class is designed for students who need some extra support in math from a Jordan High Math Teacher.
Math Lab 1 (9th grade) Recommended for students with winter MI <800
Math Lab 2 (10th grade) Recommended for students with winter MI <900
Math Lab 3 (11th grade) Recommended for students with winter MI <1000
Naval Science 1 | ***** | (IFA) | 9-12 | 1.0
The NNDCC Program is designed to teach leadership, good citizenship, military orientation, and physical fitness. This is accomplished through a broad-based academic program that includes leadership, oceanography, basic seamanship, naval history, first aid, sea power, maritime geography orienteering, and more. Academics are balanced with a practical leadership development program designed to build self-discipline and self-confidence. A variety of extracurricular activities provide additional opportunities for students to develop their self-confidence and put their leadership skills to practical use. These include orienteering, drill, and physical training. The following ongoing activities are conducted throughout the year and give students the chance to compete against NNDCC/JROTC students from throughout Utah: Academic Team, Naval Drill Team, and Naval Color Guard.
Peer Leadership Team (PLT) | 61320 | (E) | 11-12 | 1.0
PLT is a service organization designed to train and organize high school students as teams of peer educators to provide a substance abuse and violence prevention message among youth. One major component of this program is to provide peer refusal skills to 6th grade students in their schools. See Mr. Pinnock for an application.
People of the Pacific (POP) | 02350 | (E) | 9-12 | 1.0
Course prepares students to be leaders within a variety of communities, careers, higher education institutions and within families by focusing on the rich culture of the Pacific Island people.
The central goal of the AVID program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is to prepare under served students in the academic middle that have high potential for acceptance into and success in post-secondary education. An AVID student is defined as enthusiastic, ardent and vigorous in pursuit of his/her post high school goals. AVID students are expected to maintain at least a “C” average in all their classes, model good citizenship in the classroom, and become active members of the school and broader community. Students must go through an application/interview process and be approved by the AVID site team in order to take this elective course each academic school year.
Click here for more information.
Creative Writing 1 | 46550 | (Sr-ELA, E) | 9-12 | 1.0
This writing-intensive course is designed as an introduction to imaginative writing. The study and writing of personal experiences, character sketches, short fiction, and poetry are emphasized. Students have the opportunity to prepare manuscripts for publication, awards, and scholarships.
Creative Writing 2 | 46560 | (Sr.-ELA, E) | 10-12 | 1.0
Prerequisite: Creative Writing 1
This course is designed to emphasize imaginative writing through the study and writing of longer fiction, one-act plays, and poetry. Students have the opportunity to prepare manuscripts for publication, awards, and scholarships.
Debate 1 | 16450 | (E) | 9-12 | 1.0
This course is designed to introduce students to debate, analysis, reasoning, delivery skills, organization, writing techniques, and research. The course also provides opportunities for impromptu speaking, original oratory, extemporaneous speaking, Policy debate Public Forum debate, Lincoln-Douglas debate, and student congress.
Debate 2 | 16460 | (E) | 9-12 | 1.0
Pre-requisite: Debate 1
This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of the areas introduced in Debate I. Students have the opportunity to participate in competitive debate.
Debate 3 | 16470 | (E) | 9-12 | 1.0
Prerequisite: Debate 2
This course is designed to cover advanced research skills and argumentation theory. Students have the opportunity to participate in competitive debate and other competitive speaking events and are expected to assume a leadership position in the debate program.
Journalism 1 | 46400 | (E) | 9-12 | .5
This course is designed to train students in newspaper writing and reading. Interviewing, writing, and editing are emphasized. Students produce a class newspaper.
Driver's Education | 02111/02112/02113/02114 | (E) | 10-12 | .5
This course includes classroom instruction during the regular school day. On-road and range driving experiences are also required before and after school and on Saturdays. Registration is based on each student's 16th birthday. Successful completion of this course may lead to acquisition of a valid Utah Driver's license. See more details here.
SLSS 1020: Intro to Higher Education | 96210 | (E) | 9-12 | .5
SLSS 1020 is a 3-credit, broad-based college success/first year seminar course designed to effect smooth transitions to the cultural norms of higher education as articulated in the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) First-year experience profile.
ESL 1020: Advanced Reading and Writing | 96110 | (ELA, E) | 10-12 | .5
This course develops academic reading, writing, and research skills of advanced ESL students. Students are introduced to languages skills necessary for successful completion of introductory university content courses. Learner outcomes include academic vocabulary development, improvement in reading and comprehension of university textbook materials, and development of the academic essay and research paper writing skills. Students read and present material both verbally and in writing, write essays, and complete a research paper. Successful completion of this course satisfies English placement requirements for ENGL 1010.
Latinos in Action (LIA) | 02170 | (E) | 9-12 | 1.o
A leadership class designed to empower bilingual Latinos through culture, service, and education. Students are trained as paraprofessionals and serve as mentors at a local elementary school. They individually mentor English language learners and students struggling academically. Students are provided an avenue to develop leadership, citizenship and mentoring skills. Students are expected to be highly responsible and mature in judgment. Must have at least 2.o GPA.
Math Lab 1, 2, 3 | 51740, 5146, 51749 | (E) | 9-12 | 1.0
This support class is designed for students who need some extra support in math from a Jordan High Math Teacher.
Math Lab 1 (9th grade) Recommended for students with winter MI <800
Math Lab 2 (10th grade) Recommended for students with winter MI <900
Math Lab 3 (11th grade) Recommended for students with winter MI <1000
Naval Science 1 | ***** | (IFA) | 9-12 | 1.0
The NNDCC Program is designed to teach leadership, good citizenship, military orientation, and physical fitness. This is accomplished through a broad-based academic program that includes leadership, oceanography, basic seamanship, naval history, first aid, sea power, maritime geography orienteering, and more. Academics are balanced with a practical leadership development program designed to build self-discipline and self-confidence. A variety of extracurricular activities provide additional opportunities for students to develop their self-confidence and put their leadership skills to practical use. These include orienteering, drill, and physical training. The following ongoing activities are conducted throughout the year and give students the chance to compete against NNDCC/JROTC students from throughout Utah: Academic Team, Naval Drill Team, and Naval Color Guard.
Peer Leadership Team (PLT) | 61320 | (E) | 11-12 | 1.0
PLT is a service organization designed to train and organize high school students as teams of peer educators to provide a substance abuse and violence prevention message among youth. One major component of this program is to provide peer refusal skills to 6th grade students in their schools. See Mr. Pinnock for an application.
People of the Pacific (POP) | 02350 | (E) | 9-12 | 1.0
Course prepares students to be leaders within a variety of communities, careers, higher education institutions and within families by focusing on the rich culture of the Pacific Island people.
Aide/Peer Tutoring
Aide Counselor | 01521 & 01522 | (E) | 11-12 | .5/1.0
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, excellent attendance
Counselor Aides experience the opportunity, under the supervision of the counselors, of assisting in the counseling center with such tasks as: delivering messages to students and teachers, processing printed materials such as registration packets, answering phones, greeting visitors to the counseling center, assisting with new students and helping to prepare for counseling activities such as SEOPs, Career Days, College Day, etc.
Library Media Aide | 01531 & 01532 | (E) | 11-12 | .5/1.0
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, excellent attendance
This course provides students with the opportunity to work in the library media center assisting with operation and maintenance of the media center dealing with people and materials in an academic setting. Students will assist with delivery of materials to classrooms and office and assist with keeping the copy room supplied. Technology is prominent, so students will develop computer skills using library software. Successful completion of the course will prepare students to access materials in other libraries and to apply for entry-level employment in a public library.
Main Aide Office | 01541 & 01542 | 10-12 | .5/1.0
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, excellent attendance
Under the supervision of the office staff, Office Aides assist in office tasks such as: delivering messages to students and teachers, processing and/or organizing printed materials, answering phones and greeting visitors to the office. Office Aides experience opportunities to practice reliable citizenship and social skills as they interact with peers, school staff and the general public.
Attendance Aide Office | 01543 & 01544 | 10-12 | .5/1.0
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, excellent attendance
Under the supervision of the office staff, Office Aides assist in office tasks such as: delivering messages to students and teachers, processing and/or organizing printed materials, answering phones and greeting visitors to the office. Office Aides experience opportunities to practice reliable citizenship and social skills as they interact with peers, school staff and the general public
Aide Teacher | 01501 & 01502 | 10-12 | .5/1.0
Requirements: 2.0 GPA, excellent attendance
This is a full year or semester course that offers students a unique experience working with teachers. This position provides an opportunity to observe and model an adult at work. It provides a wide range of learning opportunities in areas such as life skills, human development, and career exploration. Teacher aides experience the opportunity to practice reliable citizenship and social skills as they interact with peers, school staff and the general public.
Peer Tutor (Special Needs) | 02072 | 9-12 | .5/1.0
Students in this course work under the supervision of Special Education teachers in assisting students who have special needs or disability conditions. It is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the fields of education, sociology, psychology or social work. Because Peer Tutors are placed in a position of trust, they are expected to be highly responsible and mature in judgment.
Peer Tutor (ESL) | 02070 | 11,12 | 1.0
Students in this course work under the supervision of an English Language Development Teacher in assisting students who are new to learning English. Because Peer Tutors are placed in a position of trust, they are expected to be highly responsible and mature in judgment.
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, excellent attendance
Counselor Aides experience the opportunity, under the supervision of the counselors, of assisting in the counseling center with such tasks as: delivering messages to students and teachers, processing printed materials such as registration packets, answering phones, greeting visitors to the counseling center, assisting with new students and helping to prepare for counseling activities such as SEOPs, Career Days, College Day, etc.
Library Media Aide | 01531 & 01532 | (E) | 11-12 | .5/1.0
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, excellent attendance
This course provides students with the opportunity to work in the library media center assisting with operation and maintenance of the media center dealing with people and materials in an academic setting. Students will assist with delivery of materials to classrooms and office and assist with keeping the copy room supplied. Technology is prominent, so students will develop computer skills using library software. Successful completion of the course will prepare students to access materials in other libraries and to apply for entry-level employment in a public library.
Main Aide Office | 01541 & 01542 | 10-12 | .5/1.0
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, excellent attendance
Under the supervision of the office staff, Office Aides assist in office tasks such as: delivering messages to students and teachers, processing and/or organizing printed materials, answering phones and greeting visitors to the office. Office Aides experience opportunities to practice reliable citizenship and social skills as they interact with peers, school staff and the general public.
Attendance Aide Office | 01543 & 01544 | 10-12 | .5/1.0
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, excellent attendance
Under the supervision of the office staff, Office Aides assist in office tasks such as: delivering messages to students and teachers, processing and/or organizing printed materials, answering phones and greeting visitors to the office. Office Aides experience opportunities to practice reliable citizenship and social skills as they interact with peers, school staff and the general public
Aide Teacher | 01501 & 01502 | 10-12 | .5/1.0
Requirements: 2.0 GPA, excellent attendance
This is a full year or semester course that offers students a unique experience working with teachers. This position provides an opportunity to observe and model an adult at work. It provides a wide range of learning opportunities in areas such as life skills, human development, and career exploration. Teacher aides experience the opportunity to practice reliable citizenship and social skills as they interact with peers, school staff and the general public.
Peer Tutor (Special Needs) | 02072 | 9-12 | .5/1.0
Students in this course work under the supervision of Special Education teachers in assisting students who have special needs or disability conditions. It is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the fields of education, sociology, psychology or social work. Because Peer Tutors are placed in a position of trust, they are expected to be highly responsible and mature in judgment.
Peer Tutor (ESL) | 02070 | 11,12 | 1.0
Students in this course work under the supervision of an English Language Development Teacher in assisting students who are new to learning English. Because Peer Tutors are placed in a position of trust, they are expected to be highly responsible and mature in judgment.
Support Classes
English Language Development Instruction | 46360 | 9-12 | 1.0
Requirements: English Language Learner Classification
This course includes academic support and English Language Development instruction for students who qualify as English Language Learners.
Read 180 | 46991 | (E) | 9-12 | 1.0
This course is designed for students who have been identified as requiring more basic instruction in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and reading strategies. This course will develop sufficiency in reading skills and assist in preparing students to master the Utah State Language Arts core.
Requirements: English Language Learner Classification
This course includes academic support and English Language Development instruction for students who qualify as English Language Learners.
Read 180 | 46991 | (E) | 9-12 | 1.0
This course is designed for students who have been identified as requiring more basic instruction in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and reading strategies. This course will develop sufficiency in reading skills and assist in preparing students to master the Utah State Language Arts core.