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NSO Course Catalog

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Early Childhood Education-image
Early Childhood Education
Course Number: 66810
Accounting-image
Accounting
Course Number: 25510-20
Computer Programming A & B-image
Computer Programming A & B
Course Number: 22010
Design Basics-image
Design Basics
Tag: Summer
Course Number: 13910
Digital Photography-image
Digital Photography
Tag: Summer
Course Number: 13610-20
Drawing-image
Drawing
Tag: Summer
Course Number: 13210
EmpowerU: Resilience Skills-image
EmpowerU: Resilience Skills
Tag: Summer
Entrepreneurship-image
Entrepreneurship
Tag: Summer
Course Number: 25610
Independent Living-image
Independent Living
Tag: Summer
Course Number: 10110
Intro to Chess-image
Intro to Chess
Tag: Summer
Intro to Computer Science-image
Intro to Computer Science
Course Number: 22010
Intro to Social Media-image
Intro to Social Media
Introduction to Business-image
Introduction to Business
Tag: Summer
Course Number: 25010
Personal Finance-image
Personal Finance
Tag: Summer
Course Number: 25310
Sports and Entertainment Marketing-image
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Tag: Summer
Course Number: 23131
Interior Design-image
Interior Design
Tag: Summer
Intermediate Chess-image
Intermediate Chess
Tag: Summer
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education-image
Want to have an impact on the most important years of human development? The main purpose of this course is to introduce you to the study of the early years of childhood. Students will learn how to create fun and educational environments for children, how to keep the environment safe for children, and how to encourage the health and well-being of infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. Syllabus
Course Number: 66810
Accounting
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This course will give students an understanding of the basic accounting procedures used to operate a business. The accounting procedures presented will also serve as a sound background for employment in office jobs and preparation for studying business courses in college.

Syllabus

Course Number: 25510-20
Computer Programming A & B
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    Computer Programming A is the first course in programming. It uses the Java programming language to introduce students to the foundations of all computer programming. Students learn about basic output, working with variables, basic input, mathematics in programming, and basic control methods. Student who would like to continue to learn more programming concepts are required to complete this entire course before they can take the Computer Programming B course.
      Computer Programming A Syllabus
        Computer Programming B Syllabus
          Course Number: 22010
          Design Basics
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          If you love fashion, architecture, game, graphics, or interior design, this class is for you. All design has the same basic principles at the core, and you’ll learn about how to use the elements and principles of design to design a Doc Martens boot, a skateboard, a tee shirt, and more! Syllabus
          Tag: Summer
          Course Number: 13910
          Digital Photography
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          In today’s world, photographs are all around us, including in advertisements, on websites, and hung on our walls as art. Many of the images that we see have been created by professional photographers. In the digital photography courses, students will learn creative photographic skills and processes. Students will build a portfolio of work and explore the fields of photography and graphic arts.

          Digital Photography A teaches creative photographic skills and processes. Students will build a portfolio of work and explore the fields of photography and graphic arts.

          Digital Photography B will examine various aspects of professional photography, including the ethics of the profession, and examine some of the areas that professional photographers may choose to specialize in, such as wedding photography and product photography. We will also learn more about some of the most respected professional photographers in history and we will learn how to critique photographs in order to better understand what creates an eye catching photograph.

          Syllabus

          Tag: Summer
          Course Number: 13610-20
          Drawing
          Drawing-image
          Online drawing is a course for the beginning drawer. The course covers introductory concepts that will help beginners learn skills to improve their drawing abilities.  Additionally, the course covers the elements and principles of design, color theory and art history. Standard semester course, .5 credits; however, course can be shortened to accommodate students working on a quarter or trimester credit. Students will be placed in groups within the course based on their credit needs. Syllabus link
          Tag: Summer
          Course Number: 13210
          EmpowerU: Resilience Skills
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          EmpowerU  - An elective course to build student resilience, persistence and success.

          Northern Star Online is excited to partner with EmpowerU to bring a proven, data-driven SEL curriculum to students in an effective and meaningful way.  Now more than ever, students need support and skills to engage, learn and focus.  We help them do that in a credit-bearing course.

          EmpowerU equips students with the skills to build persistence, resilience and success by pairing interactive daily lessons with 1:1 support from dedicated online instructors. These instructors serve as life coaches and personalize the course content to apply to each student’s goals and barriers.

          Over 93% of students who complete EmpowerU report increased confidence and wellbeing, and make meaningful progress towards their goals. 

          It has been proven that effective SEL programs increase student’s academic performance, classroom behavior, stress management, and attitudes. 

          Course Description:

          High School (9-12)

          EmpowerU high school Tier 2 program functions as a high school MTSS SEL semester intervention for students who need additional support. 

          Students complete daily online skill-building lessons using the online portal. These lessons help them master critical SEL concepts and coaching skills. 

          Each day, students receive personalized coaching by their 1:1 EmpowerU instructor through the online portal (text/email). 

          Program includes curriculum (six units, 44 lessons) , student portal access and six hours of 1:1 coaching. Final pre and post data is reported for each participating student, as well as overall school data.

          Middle School (6-8)

          This course functions as a middle school MTSS SEL semester intervention and is designed to be used for students who need additional mental health support. 

          Students use guided study or target time to complete six units of daily middle school SEL skill-building lessons using the online portal. These lessons help them master critical SEL concepts and coping skills. 

          Each day students also exchange asynchronous text and email messages through the online portal for personalized coaching with their EmpowerU instructor

          Program includes curriculum (6 units, 34 lessons), student portal access, six hours of 1:1 coaching. Pre and post data is reported for each participating student, as well as overall school data.

          Click Here to Learn More About the Partnership

          Tag: Summer
          Entrepreneurship
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          Do you dream of owning your own business? This course can give you a head start in learning about what you’ll need to own and operate a successful business. Students will explore creating a business plan, financing a business, and pricing products and services.

          Syllabus

          Tag: Summer
          Course Number: 25610
          Independent Living
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          The Independent Living class is for students interested in learning about life issues that will affect them as they live in the real world. Topics include Preparing for Career and College Readiness, Money Management, Transportation, Housing & Home Ownership, Health & Wellness, Credit, Financial Institutions, Taxes, Insurance, Basic Nutrition and You as a Consumer. Students will learn through readings, videos, and lessons.  Assessments include assignments, student reflection, quizzes and activities. Syllabus
          Tag: Summer
          Course Number: 10110
          Intro to Chess
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          This course is designed for any individual with an interest in learning about the game of chess.  The first half of the course starts with some early chess history and focuses mainly on the basics of the game (the board, the pieces, and how to play).  No prior knowledge of chess is required. After learning how to play chess, students learn how to read and write chess notation and are given the opportunity to play chess both online and with someone they know.     The second half of the chess course is designed to make the student a better chess player.  It teaches various tactics and strategies such as forks, pins, skewers, discovery, attraction, gaining pieces, and how to checkmate with specific chess pieces.  In addition, the course also covers the basic understanding needed for playing in a chess tournament, provides opportunities to explore local/national/global chess organizations, and presents multiple lessons in chess history.  A final research project on a chess topic is required. Syllabus
          Tag: Summer
          Intro to Computer Science
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          This is an extremely desirable elective for students going to college who might be cosidering business, social sciences, or technical fields. The course’s primary emphasis is with general computer problem-solving techniques. This course introduces HTML (the language behind the creation of web pages), networking concepts, and the programming language C++. Current technologies are explored using freeware and shareware programs.

          Completion of an Algebra 1 or equivalent course is required.

           

          Syllabus

          Course Number: 22010
          Intro to Social Media
          Intro to Social Media-image

          Have a Facebook account? What about Twitter? Whether you’ve already dipped your toes in the waters of social media or are still standing on the shore wondering what to make of it all, learning how to interact on various social media platforms is crucial in order to survive and thrive in this age of digital communication. In this course, you’ll learn the ins and outs of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, and more. You’ll also discover other types of social media you may not have been aware of and how to use them for your benefit—personally, academically, and eventually professionally as well. If you thought social media platforms were just a place to keep track of friends and share personal photos, this course will show you how to use these resources in much more powerful ways.

          Syllabus

          Introduction to Business
          Introduction to Business-image

          Introduction to Business is designed to show what businesses are, how they are operated and how they are managed. You will explore business opportunities and learn how to make informed economic decisions in our global economy.

          Syllabus

          Tag: Summer
          Course Number: 25010
          Personal Finance
          Personal Finance-image

          This course will educate students about sound money management planning and decisions. Students will develop positive behaviors that are necessary to attain a secure future. 

          Syllabus

          Tag: Summer
          Course Number: 25310
          Sports and Entertainment Marketing
          Sports and Entertainment Marketing-image

          Do you enjoy sports? Do you enjoy traveling? Do you enjoy finding out the latest trends from Hollywood? Then this is the class for you. This course will introduce you to the basic principles of economics, marketing, and merchandising through two growing and unique areas; SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT. Learn how markets use sports agents, sponsorships, and public relation tools to capture the American audience.

          Syllabus

          Tag: Summer
          Course Number: 23131
          Interior Design
          Interior Design-image

          Interior design is the art and science of designing functional and visually appealing interior spaces. It involves arranging and coordinating furnishings, materials, and colors to create a harmonious environment that meets the needs and preferences of the occupants. It aims to create spaces that are both beautiful and functional, considering elements such as space planning, lighting, furniture design, color theory, and materials selection.

          This Interior Design course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles and practices of interior design, preparing them for a career in this exciting and creative field.

          Syllabus

          Tag: Summer
          Intermediate Chess
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          The Intermediate Chess course reviews and builds upon the foundations that were laid in the Introduction to Chess course (a prerequisite).  The course teaches new strategies, how to better begin your chess games, new and more difficult checkmating patterns, how to better finish off your opponent, how to use chess engines to become a stronger player, provides opportunities to analyze chess situations, and also reviews many of the standard chess openings known throughout the chess world.  The course ends with a final project that allows the student to participate in a chess tournament or do their own independent research on a specific chess opening.

          Syllabus

          Tag: Summer
          Early Childhood Education-image
          Early Childhood Education
          Want to have an impact on the most important years of human development? The main purpose of this course is to introduce you to the study of the early years of childhood. Students will learn how to create fun and educational environments fo Read More
          Course Number: 66810
          Accounting-image
          Accounting
          This course will give students an understanding of the basic accounting procedures used to operate a business. The accounting procedures presented will also serve as a sound background for employment in office jobs and preparation for study Read More
          Course Number: 25510-20
          Computer Programming A & B-image
          Computer Programming A & B
          Computer Programming A is the first course in programming. It uses the Java programming language to introduce students to the foundations of all computer programming. Students learn about basic output, working with variables, basic input, Read More
          Course Number: 22010
          Design Basics-image
          Design Basics
          If you love fashion, architecture, game, graphics, or interior design, this class is for you. All design has the same basic principles at the core, and you’ll learn about how to use the elements and principles of design to design a Doc Ma Read More
          Tag: Summer
          Course Number: 13910
          Digital Photography-image
          Digital Photography
          In today’s world, photographs are all around us, including in advertisements, on websites, and hung on our walls as art. Many of the images that we see have been created by professional photographers. In the digital photography courses, s Read More
          Tag: Summer
          Course Number: 13610-20
          Drawing-image
          Drawing
          Online drawing is a course for the beginning drawer. The course covers introductory concepts that will help beginners learn skills to improve their drawing abilities.  Additionally, the course covers the elements and principles of design, Read More
          Tag: Summer
          Course Number: 13210
          EmpowerU: Resilience Skills-image
          EmpowerU: Resilience Skills
            EmpowerU  - An elective course to build student resilience, persistence and success. Northern Star Online is excited to partner with EmpowerU to bring a proven, data-driven SEL curriculum to students in an effective and mea Read More
          Tag: Summer
          Entrepreneurship-image
          Entrepreneurship
          Do you dream of owning your own business? This course can give you a head start in learning about what you’ll need to own and operate a successful business. Students will explore creating a business plan, financing a business, and pricing Read More
          Tag: Summer
          Course Number: 25610
          Independent Living-image
          Independent Living
          The Independent Living class is for students interested in learning about life issues that will affect them as they live in the real world. Topics include Preparing for Career and College Readiness, Money Management, Transportation, Housing Read More
          Tag: Summer
          Course Number: 10110
          Intro to Chess-image
          Intro to Chess
          This course is designed for any individual with an interest in learning about the game of chess.  The first half of the course starts with some early chess history and focuses mainly on the basics of the game (the board, the pieces, an Read More
          Tag: Summer
          Intro to Computer Science-image
          Intro to Computer Science
          This is an extremely desirable elective for students going to college who might be cosidering business, social sciences, or technical fields. The course’s primary emphasis is with general computer problem-solving techniques. This course i Read More
          Course Number: 22010
          Intro to Social Media-image
          Intro to Social Media
          Have a Facebook account? What about Twitter? Whether you’ve already dipped your toes in the waters of social media or are still standing on the shore wondering what to make of it all, learning how to interact on various social media platf Read More
          Introduction to Business-image
          Introduction to Business
          Introduction to Business is designed to show what businesses are, how they are operated and how they are managed. You will explore business opportunities and learn how to make informed economic decisions in our global economy. Syllabus
          Tag: Summer
          Course Number: 25010
          Personal Finance-image
          Personal Finance
          This course will educate students about sound money management planning and decisions. Students will develop positive behaviors that are necessary to attain a secure future.  Syllabus
          Tag: Summer
          Course Number: 25310
          Sports and Entertainment Marketing-image
          Sports and Entertainment Marketing
          Do you enjoy sports? Do you enjoy traveling? Do you enjoy finding out the latest trends from Hollywood? Then this is the class for you. This course will introduce you to the basic principles of economics, marketing, and merchandising throug Read More
          Tag: Summer
          Course Number: 23131
          Interior Design-image
          Interior Design
          Interior design is the art and science of designing functional and visually appealing interior spaces. It involves arranging and coordinating furnishings, materials, and colors to create a harmonious environment that meets the needs and pr Read More
          Tag: Summer
          Intermediate Chess-image
          Intermediate Chess
          The Intermediate Chess course reviews and builds upon the foundations that were laid in the Introduction to Chess course (a prerequisite).  The course teaches new strategies, how to better begin your chess games, new and more difficul Read More
          Tag: Summer

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