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Agriculture, Botany, Floral Design, Horticulture

Anthropology, Astronomy, Architecture

Appliance Repair

Art History, Art Studio, Drawing, Jewelry Design, Drafting, Ceramics, Painting, Print Making, Sculpture

Audio Production, Cinematography

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Calligraphy, Carpentry, Woodworking

Computer Applications, Graphic Design, Networking, Programming, Technology, Keyboarding/Wordprocessing, Graphic Communications

Concert Band, Choir, Music Appreciation, Music Theory, Drama, Vocal Music

Cosmetology

Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Poetry, Etymology, Journalism

Dance (general, beginning, advanced)

Debate, Ethics, Logic

Equine Science, Equestrian Training

Foreign Language, Sign Language, Speech

Geography, Government, Civics, Current Events, Political Science

Home Economics, Interior Design

Medieval History, Mythology

P.E., Pilates/Yoga, Aerobics, Nutrition Science

Photography, Photoshop, Webpage/Website Design

Physiology, Psychology, Sociology

Religious Studies, Theology

Robotics

World Literature, World Religions

Zoology

 

 

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