High School Middle School
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Subjects
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Modality
Format
NCAA/UC Approvals

Course Name & Number

Modality

Format

Robotics

Prerequisite: Algebra 1; Computer Science Recommended

Are you fascinated with how machines work? Robots are machines, and they are all around us, from helping doctors in surgeries to helping to keep our homes clean. Explore the physics, mechanics, motion, and the engineering design and construction aspects used to develop robots. Learn how models are created through both sketches and software. Discover STEM careers and the education needed to enter this high-demand field.

275

2 Terms

UC Approved

NCAA Approved

Essential

College Prep

  • 1-to-1
  • Self-Directed
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

Screenwriting

Screenwriting provides writers the opportunity to develop a short script or the first act of a feature length screenplay while increasing use and knowledge of individual voice, three-act structure, Hero’s Journey steps, and screenwriting technical skills. Students will focus on dialogue writing, tone, creating character, mood, and conflict, and creating a story arc that encompasses elements of a plot line.

781

2 Terms

UC Approved

Essential

College Prep

  • 1-to-1
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

Senior Capstone

Prerequisite: Life Skills or Post-Secondary Exploration

Senior Capstone culminates the high school experience for Fusion students. Students create and present their senior portfolio showcasing their growth and plans for the future. Students also challenge themselves with personal finance and prepare for their next step in the worlds of academia and career.

515

1 Term

UC Approved

Essential

College Prep

  • 1-to-1
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

Social Entrepreneurship

Students learn how to create societal impact through Social Entrepreneurship. Social Entrepreneurship is described as the discovery and sustainable exploration of opportunities to create social change. Students are guided through the process of identifying an opportunity to address social problems through the uses of their newly developed business skills.

574

1 Term

UC Approved

Essential

College Prep

  • 1-to-1
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

Social Justice

This course explores the many social justice issues facing the United States and the world today and empowers students to approach a social justice issue and create a sustainable action plan. A primary goal of the first semester is to offer the students an all-encompassing view of inequality in our society by examining major issues such as racism, privilege, and oppression across historical and cultural boundaries. The second semester of this course expands upon this foundation by providing a closer look at more micro social justice issues.

776

2 Terms

UC Approved

Essential

College Prep

  • 1-to-1
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

Social Problems

A: War, crime, poverty, global warming, healthcare, effects of media, and more. Explore some of the biggest challenges facing our world today and what led to these social problems. What effects do they have on our lives and societies? What possible solutions exist for solving them? Discover what measures you can take to tackle these issues head-on and start to develop your plan of action. B: Sometimes our world is filled with problems. Explore more of the challenges we face as individuals and as a global society and learn what we can do to reduce the effects of these conflicts and problems. From drug abuse to terrorists to homelessness and obesity, we can better face and solve these problems when we have a deeper understanding of their causes and influences on our lives.

1207

2 Terms | 36 Weeks

College Prep

  • Self-Directed

Sociology

Prerequisite: United States History Recommended

Human beings are complex creatures, and when we interact and begin to form relationships and societies, things become even more complicated. Are we more likely to act differently in a group than we will when we’re alone? How do we learn how to be “human”? Examine answers to these questions and many more as you explore culture, group behavior, and societal institutions and how they affect human behavior.

760

2 Terms

NCAA Approved

UC Approved

Essential

College Prep

  • 1-to-1
  • Self-Directed
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

Songwriting

A great song needs more than a beat and a talented singer, it needs structure and powerful words. Learn how to craft a song using form and lyrics, as well as other collaborative techniques used by all kinds of artists.

953

2 Terms

One Level

  • 1-to-1
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

Spanish 1

Spanish 1 is an entry-level Spanish course designed to introduce students to the language, culture, and grammar of Spanish and Spanish-speaking countries. It covers basic conversations, verbs, grammar, cultural similarities and differences, listening, speaking, and writing in Spanish.

011

2 Terms

UC Approved

NCAA Approved

Essential

College Prep

Honors

  • 1-to-1
  • Self-Directed
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

Spanish 2

Prerequisite: Spanish 1

Spanish 2 continues to increase knowledge of the language, culture, and grammar of Spanish-speaking countries. Language skills are increased through oral communication, reading, and by introducing advanced grammatical concepts.

012

2 Terms

UC Approved

NCAA Approved

Essential

College Prep

Honors

  • 1-to-1
  • Self-Directed
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual
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