FLEX Credit Course Catalog
FLEX Credit offers Courses to cover graduation requirements in core contents, Health, PE, and a few electives.
We also provide access to academic support Tutorials such as ACT/SAT and GED Test Prep.
For Students Who Want to Self-Enroll in an ACT or SAT or GED Test Prep - Please visit the self-enroll Flex Digital Curriculum Canvas course and follow the directions to sign up for Apex ACT/SAT or GED Test Prep Tutorials.
Credit Bearing Courses
- Health / PE Courses
- Language Arts Courses
- Math Courses
- Social Studies Courses
- Science Courses
- Electives
Health / PE Courses
BSD COURSES: H201X, H202X
Topics covered within Health Education courses may vary widely, but typically include personal health (nutrition, mental health and stress management, drug/alcohol abuse prevention, disease prevention, and first aid) and consumer health issues. The courses may also include brief studies of environmental health, personal development, and/or community resources.
BSD COURSES: P430X
Physical Education courses provide students with knowledge, experience, and an opportunity to develop skills in more than one of the following sports or activities: team sports, individual/dual sports, recreational sports, and fitness/conditioning activities.
Language Arts Courses
BSD Course: L401 Creative Writing 1
Creative Writing courses offer students the opportunity to develop and improve their technique and individual style in poetry, short story, drama, essays, and other forms of prose. The emphasis of the courses is on writing; however, students may study exemplary representations and authors to obtain a fuller appreciation of the form and craft. Although most creative writing classes cover several expressive forms, others concentrate exclusively on one particular form (such as poetry or playwriting).
BSD Courses: L605 Lit and comp 9
English/Language Arts I (9th grade) courses build upon students’ prior knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, word usage, and the mechanics of writing and usually include the four aspects of language use: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Typically, these courses introduce and define various genres of literature, with writing exercises often linked to reading selections.
BSD Courses: L610 Lit and comp 10
English/Language Arts II (10th grade) courses usually offer a balanced focus on composition and literature. Typically, students learn about the alternate aims and audiences of written compositions by writing persuasive, critical, and creative multi-paragraph essays and compositions. Through the study of various genres of literature, students can improve their reading rate and comprehension and develop the skills to determine the author’s intent and theme and to recognize the techniques used by the author to deliver his or her message.
BSD Course: L615 Lit and Comp 11
English/Language Arts III (11th grade) courses continue to develop students’ writing skills, emphasizing clear, logical writing patterns, word choice, and usage, as students write essays and begin to learn the techniques of writing research papers. Students continue to read works of literature, which often form the backbone of the writing assignments. Literary conventions and stylistic devices may receive greater emphasis than in previous courses.
BSD Course: L617 Lit and Comp 12
English/Language Arts IV (12th grade) courses blend composition and literature into a cohesive whole as students write critical and comparative analyses of selected literature, continuing to develop their language arts skills. Typically, students primarily write multi-paragraph essays, but they may also write one or more major research papers.
Math Courses
BSD Course: M381 Alg/Geo/Stats I
Integrated Mathematics I courses emphasize proficiency in skills involving numbers and operations, algebra, geometry, statistics, and probability. These courses are offered as the first course in a 3- or 4-year sequence of college-preparatory mathematics courses that replace traditional Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 courses.
BSD Course: M382 Alg/Geo/Stats II
Integrated Mathematics II courses emphasize proficiency in skills involving numbers and operations, algebra, geometry, statistics, and probability. These courses are offered as the second course in a 3- or 4-year sequence of college-preparatory mathematics courses that replace traditional Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 courses.
BSD course: M383 Alg/Geo/Stats III
Integrated Mathematics III courses emphasize proficiency in skills involving numbers and operations, algebra, geometry, statistics, and probability. These courses are offered as the third course in a 3- or 4-year sequence of college-preparatory mathematics courses that replace traditional Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 courses.
bsd course: M420 Prob/Stats Analysis
Probability and Statistics courses introduce the study of likely events and the analysis, interpretation, and presentation of quantitative data. Course topics generally include basic probability and statistics: discrete probability theory, odds and probabilities, probability trees, populations and samples, frequency tables, measures of central tendency, and presentation of data (including graphs). Course topics may also include normal distribution and measures of variability.
bsd course: M600 Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus courses combine the study of Trigonometry, Elementary Functions, Analytic Geometry, and Mathematic Analysis topics as preparation for calculus. Topics typically include the study of complex numbers; polynomial, logarithmic, exponential, rational, right trigonometric, and circular functions, and their relations, inverses and graphs; trigonometric identities and equations; solutions of right and oblique triangles; vectors; the polar coordinate system; conic sections; Boolean algebra and symbolic logic; mathematical induction; matrix algebra; sequences and series; and limits and continuity.
Social Studies Courses
BSD COURSE: World history/Global studies, sems 1 & 2
In addition to covering the objectives of World History—Overview courses, World History and Geography courses provide an overview of world geography. These courses are often developed in response to increased national concern regarding the importance of geography, and they explore geographical concepts.
bsd course: US History, sems 1 & 2
U.S. History—Comprehensive courses provide students with an overview of the history of the United States, examining time periods from discovery or colonialism through World War II or after. These courses typically include a historical overview of political, military, scientific, and social developments. Course content may include a history of the North American peoples before European settlement.
bsd course: S550X US Issues (Multicultural Studies)
Contemporary U.S. Issues courses study the political, economic, and social issues facing the United States, with or without an emphasis on state and local issues. These courses may focus on current issues or may examine selected issues that span throughout the 20th century to the present.
Science Courses
bsd course: C411 Biology I
Biology courses are designed to provide information regarding the fundamental concepts of life and life processes. These courses include (but are not restricted to) such topics as cell structure and function, general plant and animal physiology, genetics, and taxonomy.
BSD COURSE: C511 Chemistry I, C512 STEM CHEMISTRY
Chemistry courses involve studying the composition, properties, and reactions of substances. These courses typically explore such concepts as the behaviors of solids, liquids, and gases; acid/base and oxidation/reduction reactions; and atomic structure. Chemical formulas and equations and nuclear reactions are also studied.
BSD COURSE: C611 Physics I, C612 STEm Physics
Physics courses involve the study of the forces and laws of nature affecting matter, such as equilibrium, motion, momentum, and the relationships between matter and energy. The study of physics includes examination of sound, light, and magnetic and electric phenomena.
Electives
B300X - COMPUTER BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
Students expand their knowledge of, and experience in, the proper and efficient use of previously written software packages, particularly those used in business. Generally, these courses explore a wide range of applications including (but not limited to) word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, graphics, and database programs, and they may also cover topics such as electronic mail, desktop publishing, and telecommunications.
B725X - PERSONAL FINANCE
Consumer Economics/Personal Finance courses provide students with an understanding of the concepts and principles involved in managing one’s personal finances. These courses emphasize lifespan goal-setting, individual and family decision making, and consumer rights as well as topics that are commonly associated with personal finance so that one can become a financially responsible consumer.
Tutorials
What are Apex Tutorials?
Tutorials offer a flexible, engaging curriculum for exam preparation, intervention, remediation, and initial instruction. Tutorials have interactive lessons, videos, and assessments. Teacher access is free and available anytime. Contact FLEX Credit if you're interested in using them with your classes.
We also provide access to academic support tutorials such as ACT and SAT Test Prep.
Students, please visit the self-enroll Flex Digital Curriculum Canvas course and follow the directions to sign up for the Apex Test Prep Tutorials.
What does a Tutorial Look Like?
The common core tutorials are a series of short lessons, tutorials, assessments, and videos. They are arranged into units and modules. A sample module window is below.