Other Electives

Cambridge International AS & A Level Digital Media & Design curriculum is used in tandem with the CTE Digital Communication program standards to allow learners to explore a range of processes and techniques in digital media through flexible course design covering digital photography, moving image, games design and mobile and multimedia applications and using a variety of print and online formats, including newspapers, magazines, journals, weblogs, and other traditional and new media platforms. This course: develops an awareness of the world of digital media and design, develops learners’ creative processes and their ability to critically evaluate their work, encourages learners to combine innovative approaches and techniques to solve problems creatively, expands learners’ knowledge of digital media by exploring different designers, processes and concepts, prepares learners for further study and to work in a collaborative industry. Students develop leadership, social, civic, and career skills through participation in either SkillsUSA or FBLA  (Future Business Leaders of America) and may be prepared for entry-level once they become a Program Completer. This course is the first of two in the CTE program. Completing both courses is required to become a CTE program completer which earns the student a graduation cord. This course is also recommended for students seeking the AICE diploma through Cambridge.

This semester long course is designed to help students become safe, knowledgeable drivers. In the course students will learn about the basic traffic laws and rules of the road that apply to common everyday driving situations. They will also be aware of all the defensive driving techniques and strategies, by the completion of this course, students will be ready to take the written portion of the exam for their learners permit exam.

Cambridge International AS & A Level Psychology is designed to give students an understanding of psychological concepts, theories and research methodology. The syllabus: is suitable for students who have no prior learning in psychology engages with four core areas of psychology: biological, cognitive, social and learning allows students to deepen their knowledge through a choice of two options at Cambridge International A Level from clinical psychology, consumer psychology, health psychology or organizational psychology encourages students to consider the relationships between psychological findings and everyday life This course is recommended for the AICE diploma through Cambridge.

Cambridge International AS and A Level Travel and Tourism is ideal forthose seeking to specialize in this subject. The course encourages learners to appreciate the changing nature of travel and tourism and understand the importance of sustainability in the development and management of the industry. This syllabus: enables learners to understand the concepts and theories in travel and tourism and recognize their impact on people, environments and economies develops learners’ practical and research skills through planning and organizing an actual tourism event, which will contribute to their further study and working in the industry. This course is recommended for the AICE diploma through Cambridge.

The purpose of this course aims to prepare students for positive engagement with a rapidly changing world, broadening their outlook through the critical analysis of, and reflection on, issues of global significance. This course enables candidates to think critically, to reason in a disciplined way, and to communicate effectively. The course is firmly based on skills rather than specific content. Through the study of global issues, candidates will explore different and sometimes opposing perspectives and will acquire and develop thinking and reasoning skills as well as research and communication skills that will enable students to meet the demands of the twenty-first century and to make a successful transition to study in higher education.

In a rapidly changing world, Cambridge International AS and A Level Sociology offers learners the opportunity not only to explore the processes that are shaping current trends, but also to develop an understanding of the complexity and diversity of human societies and their continuities with the past. The study of sociology stimulates awareness of contemporary social, cultural and political issues, and focuses on the importance of examining these issues in a rigorous, reasoned and analytical way. This course is recommended for the AICE diploma through Cambridge.