As students move from middle school to Catalina Foothills High School (CFHS), they are given more flexibility to customize their schedule based on their interests and passions, graduation requirements, and postsecondary endeavors. CFHS offers rigorous college preparatory academics, including 22 Advanced Placement (AP) courses; an array of electives; nine Career and Technical Education programs; robust arts programs; and an extensive roster of athletics, clubs, and activities. Students are challenged to think critically and engage deeply with the content under study. They work collaboratively with their peers to discuss complex ideas, make connections, and push their understanding to new levels. The achievements of our students demonstrate a long-standing pattern of excellence.
HIGH SCHOOL
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
- Introduction to CFSD English Language Arts
- English 9
- English 10
- English 11
- English 12
- Creative Writing: Art and Meaning
- Creative Writing: Story Development
- Speech and Debate
- Student Leadership
The following AP courses are offered at the high school. The curriculum prescribed by the College Board is used in these courses.(1) AP Language and Composition
(2) AP Literature and Composition
Information about the AP Capstone Program
(3) AP Seminar
(4) AP Research
MATHEMATICS
- Introduction to CFSD Mathematics
- K-12 Mathematics Pathway
- Algebra I
- Geometry
- Honors Geometry
- Algebra II
- Honors Algebra II
- Precalculus
- Honors Precalculus
- Statistics and Discrete Mathematics
- Applications of Mathematics
The following AP courses are offered at the high school. The curriculum prescribed by the College Board is used in these courses.
(1) AP Calculus AB
(2) AP Calculus BC
(3) AP Statistics
SOCIAL STUDIES
- Introduction to CFSD Social Studies
- World History
- Western Civilization
- U.S. History
- United States Government
- Economics
- Student Leadership
The following AP courses are offered at the high school. The curriculum prescribed by the College Board is used in these courses.
(1) AP World History: Modern
(2) AP European History
(3) AP United States History
(4) AP United States Government
(5) AP Microeconomics
SCIENCE
- Introduction to Science
- Biology & Honors Biology
- Chemistry & Honors Chemistry
- Chemistry: Intro to Biotechnology
- Physical Science
- Physics & Honors Physics
- Astronomy
- Earth & Space Science
- Field Science
- Honors Advanced Field Science
- Applications of Biotechnology
- Advanced Biotechnology
- Anatomy & Physiology (Sports Medicine 1)
The following AP courses are offered at the high school. The curriculum prescribed by the College Board is used in these courses.
(1) AP Biology
(2) AP Chemistry
(3) AP Physics C
(4) AP Environmental Science
WORLD LANGUAGES
- Introduction to CFSD World Languages
- Arizona Seal of Biliteracy
- Language Proficiency Articulation Chart for Spanish
- Language Proficiency Articulation Chart for Chinese
- Tips for Language Learning
- Spanish 1
- Spanish 2
- Spanish 3
- Spanish 4: Ancient & Modern Civilizations
- Spanish 5: Honors Hispanic Culture - Film
- Spanish 5: AP Spanish Language & Culture
- Spanish 6: AP Spanish Literature & Culture
- Chinese 1
- Chinese 2
- Chinese 3
- Chinese 4
The following AP courses are offered at the high school. They curriculum prescribed by the College Board is used in these courses.
(1) AP Spanish Language & Culture
(2) AP Spanish Literature & Culture
(3) AP Chinese Language & Culture
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- Introduction to CFSD Health
- Health and Wellness (Grade 9)
- Introduction to Human Growth & Development (Grades 4-9)
- Introduction to CFSD Physical Education
- High School Physical Education
- Scope & Sequence for K-12 Motor Skills and Movement Patterns
The following physical education courses are offered at the high school:
Group Fitness:
(1) Recreational Fitness - Silver
(2) Recreational Fitness - Blue
(3) Lifetime Sports & Fitness
Individual Fitness:
(1) Cardio Fitness
(2) Strength & Fitness
(3) Intermediate Strength & Fitness
(4) Advanced Strength & Fitness
(3) The Fit Female
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
- Introduction to Visual & Performing Arts
- Band - Proficient
- Band - Accomplished-Advanced
- Steel Drums - Proficient
- Steel Drums - Accomplished-Advanced
- Beginning Guitar - Proficient
- Intermediate Guitar - Accomplished
- Advanced Guitar - Accomplished/Advanced
- Concert Orchestra - Proficient
- Sinfonia Orchestra - Accomplished/Advanced
- Symphonic Strings - Accomplished/Advanced
- Choir - Proficient
- Choir - Accomplished
- AP Music Theory
- Theatre Fundamentals - Proficient
- Intermediate Theatre Arts - Accomplished
- Advanced Theatre Arts & Acting Ensemble - Advanced
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
- Ceramics & Sculpture 1 - Proficient
- Ceramics & Sculpture 2 - Accomplished
- Studio Art 1 - Proficient
- Studio Art 2 - Accomplished
- Studio Art 3 & 4 - Accomplished/Advanced
- Graphic Design 1 - Proficient
- Graphic Design 2 & 3 - Accomplished/Advanced
- Photo Imaging 1 - Proficient
- Photo Imaging 2 & 3 - Accomplished/Advanced
The following AP courses are offered at the high school. The curriculum prescribed by the College Board is used in these courses.
(1) AP Studio Art: 2-Dimensional Design
(2) AP Studio Art: 3-Dimensional Design
(3) AP Music Theory
CTE/JTED
- Career Preparation and Personal Finance
- Career Exploration and Consumer Finance
- Business Management 1
- Business Management 2
- Business Management 3
- Media Production Fundamentals
- Advanced Media Productions 1 & 2
- Theatre Fundamentals
- Intermediate Theater Productions
- Advanced Theatre Production 1
- Advanced Theatre Production 2 (Students enrolled in this course may have the opportunity to participate in a theatre productions internship)
- Sports Medicine 1: Anatomy & Physiology
- Sports Medicine 2
- Sports Medicine 3
- Computer Programming
- AP Computer Science A (The curriculum prescribed by the College Board is used in this course)
- Advanced Computer Programming
- Introduction to Engineering Design
- Principles of Engineering
- Engineering Design & Development (UA Engineering 102)
SEAL OF BILITERACY