Online Classes for Grades 9-12

Jordan School District students have the opportunity to utilize online education as part of their schooling experience. Students may enroll in online courses for original credit (recovery or make-up credit in some classes will be available starting in the 2013-14 school year).

After meeting with a school counselor, high school students may register for up to two online classes per semester. Courses are free to the student except for certain instances (like the driving portion of Drivers Education or summer online classes).

Classes are available through the student’s school or other outside providers.

Final testing will be near the end of the term and will be online. Final tests will be taken at a proctored location within the boundaries of the Jordan School District. Final testing through outside providers will need to be arraigned through those providers.

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Courses Offered

English 9
This course is designed to emphasize reading comprehension, writing, and methods of inquiry as found in the core. The course will focus on the processes, skills, and strategies for effective communication in all its forms.

English 10
This course is designed to emphasize reading comprehension, writing, and methods of inquiry as found in the core. The course will focus on the processes, skills, and strategies for effective communication in all its forms.

English 11
This course is designed to emphasize reading comprehension, writing, and methods of inquiry as found in the core with an emphasis on American literary texts.

English 12
This course is designed to emphasize reading comprehension, writing, and methods of inquiry as found in the core with an emphasis on British literary texts.

Algebra 1
Students in this course will learn algebra as a style of thinking for formalizing patterns, functions, and generalizations. Students will expand previously learned quantitative rational number relationships to include the irrational numbers.

Algebra 2
Students in this course will build upon the knowledge previously learned in Algebra 1 and Geometry. The study of functions includes quadratic, absolute value, radical and trigonometric is the primary focus.

Secondary Math 1
Students in Secondary Mathematics 1 will deepen and extend understanding of linear relationships, in part by contrasting them with exponential phenomenon, and in part by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend.

Secondary Math 2
Students in Secondary Mathematics 2 will focus on quadratic expressions, equations, and functions, extend the set of rational numbers to the set of complex numbers, link probability and data through conditional probability and counting methods, study similarity and right triangle trigonometry, and study circles with their quadratic algebraic representations.

Mathematics of Personal Finance
Mathematics of Personal and Business Finance will help students compute and make reasonable estimates, perform operations with real numbers, and identify meanings of variables in financial formulas.

Earth Systems
Earth Systems integrated science core focuses on earth, physical, space, and life science contents.

Physics
The three major concepts included in the Physics Core are: (1) motion of objects, (2) forces acting on objects, and (3) energy.

Biology
The Biology Core Curriculum is based on a set of life science learning standards that all students are expected to know and be able to demonstrate understanding of upon completion of this course. The course is designed to emphasize problem solving and scientific reasoning.

Wildlife Biology
This course is a hands-on comprehensive examination of North American wildlife. Students study a wide variety of local animal life, the management of those animals, and their habitats.

Chemistry
This course is organized around major concepts of matter, structure, energy, and change.

Geography for Life
This 9th grade course introduces students to cultural and physical geography.

AP Human Geography
This college-level course covers the nature and perspectives of geography, population, cultural patterns and processes, political organization of space, agricultural and rural land use, industrialization and economic development, and cities and urban land use.

World Civilizations
The study of world civilizations emphasizes the increasing interrelationships over time of the world’s peoples.

U.S. History
Understanding United States history is essential for the continuation of our democratic society. This course will help students make connections between their world and the rich heritage of United States history.

U.S. Government and Citizenship
The goal of this course is to foster informed, responsible participation in public life.

AP Art History
This is a year-long course that teaches the history and appreciation of great art works from the Western Art traditions. It starts with prehistoric works and ends with post-modern works. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the AP exam.

Art Foundations 2
This course builds on Art Foundations 1 providing a more in-depth experience with fewer art forms with an emphasis in art criticism, art history and esthetics.

General Financial Literacy
This course will prepare students for the choices and challenges of today’s financial markets.

Computer Technology
This is an introduction to computer application software that encompasses document processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. An understanding of ethics and use of operating systems, information resources, and electronic mail is  included.

Business Communications 1
This course will teach students to communicate in a clear, courteous, concise, and correct manner on both personal and professional levels. Competency will be developed in written, social, technological, employment, and organizational communication.

Business Communications 2
Prerequisite: Business Communications 1
This advanced course will build upon the skills acquired in Business Communications 1. Students will focus on additional methods of constructive communication skills.

PST, 9th Grade Physical Education
This course is designed to develop skills and techniques in a variety of team and individual sports as well as improvement in personal fitness.

Health 2
This course emphasizes the physical, social and mental dimensions of people. This course offers students an opportunity to evaluate health practices, products, and services.

Fitness for Life
This course is designed for continued improvement of physical fitness. The course content includes an understanding of the components of fitness, i.e., heart-lung fitness, strength, flexibility, muscle endurance, weight control/nutrition, and stress management.

Drivers Education
This course includes classroom instruction in Drivers Education.  On road and range driving experiences must be scheduled at your home high school.  Driving fees will apply at your school

Proctored Final Test Information for the 2012-13 School Year & Summer Online Courses
Utah Students Connect proctored final exams will be given at the Jordan Applied Technology Center (or JATC) in room 240 of building #2, located on the Salt Lake Community College Campus on the southeast corner of 9000 south and Bangerter Highway (see campus map). Email Allen Arko using the contact info at the bottom of this page to setup an appointment to take your test. Test starting times are normally from 3 pm to 6 pm. Please park in the yellow or blue parking stalls in lot J4. Please DO NOT PARK IN THE PARKING METER STALLS located on the front row. Handicap parking is available near the SLCC Student Pavilion (see campus map). Temporary parking permits are available in Room 240 of the Jordan Applied Technology Center, Building #2.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q.  I want to take online classes because I’ve heard they are easier than regular classes.
    A.  Actually, online classes tend to be more difficult to complete than live classes.  There is more responsibility on the student to perform as the teacher is not in regular proximity to provide live encouragement.
  • Q.  I took Driver Education and they charged me a fee at school.  Why, I thought the classes were free?
    A.  Some classes have a fee involved just like at your school.  Courses that have a fee are listed on the class website.
  • Q.  I have to take a course quickly so I can graduate with my class.  Can I do that?
    A.  Yes. If the class is taken for the first time or you have not previously failed the class. However, you must follow the regular terms and complete your course in time for your grade to be posted prior to your schools graduation cutoff.
  • Q.  How will I get my textbooks for the course?
    A.  Most of our courses are designed to be textbook free.  If your course requires a textbook, please contact Allen Arko using the contact info below.

For more information, please contact your assigned school counselor or Allen Arko at allen.arko[at]jordandistrict.org or 801-567-8134.