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Electives

 

Student Assistant
Course Code: (see below), Prerequisites: TBA, Credits: 0 - .50 Elective
The Student Assistant Program is designed to give work experience credit to students who are enrolled in this program, provided all the criteria are met in establishing the particular program and in implementing it. It does not mean that other types of experiences of a voluntary nature cannot be provided. This program will help students develop particular skills, will provide individual and independent study and work experience for students, and will provide opportunities for them to work in a particular relationship with adults and other students. A student may earn only one credit in grades 9 through 12 in the Student Assistant Program.
Credit:
004101, 004102 Art; 004201, 004202, 004211, 004212, 004221, 004222, 004231, 004232, 004241, 004242, 004251, 004252, Business; 004401, 004402 English; 004501, 004502 Envir Ed; 004901, 004902 Family and Consumer Sciences; 004001, 004002 ESOL; 004601, 004602 Foreign Language; 004701, 004702 Guidance; 004801, 004802 Health Ed; 005501, 005502 Health Serv; 005101, 005102 Math; 005201, 005202 Media; 005301, 005302 Music; 005401, 005402 Physical Education; 005801, 005802 ROTC; 005601, 005602 Science; 005701, 005702 Special Ed; 004301, 004302 Social Studies; 005001, 005002 Technology Education; 005901, 005902 TV Prod.
No Credit:
006001, 006002 Art; 006101, 006102, 006111, 006112, 006121, 006122, 006131, 006132, 006141, 006142, 006151, 006152 Business; 006301, 006302 English; 006401, 006402 Envir Ed; 006801, 006802 Family and Consumer Sciences; 007901, 007902 ESOL; 006501, 006502 Foreign Language; 006601, 006602 Guidance; 006701, 006702 Health Ed; 007801, 007802 Health Serv; 007001, 007002 Math; 007101, 007102 Media; 007201, 007202 Music; 007301, 007302 Phys Ed; 007401, 007402 ROTC; 007501, 007502 Science; 006901, 006902 Elective; 007701, 007702 Soc Study; 008001, 008002 Spec Educ; 007601, 007602 TV Prod
Textbook(s): None

Concurrent Enrollment College and High School
Course Code:
Credit: 050101, 050102 Period 1; 050201, 050202 Period 2; 050301, 050302 Period 3; 050401, 050402 Period 4; 050501, 050502 Period 5; 050601, 050602 Period 6; 050701, 050702 Period 7; 050801, 050802 Period 8 No Credit: 051101, 051102 Period 1; 051201, 051202 Period 2; 051301, 051302 Period 3; 051401, 051402 Period 4; 051501, 051502 Period 5; 051601, 051602 Period 6; 051701, 051702 Period 7; 051801, 051802 Period 8
Prerequisites: Approval from Principal and Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Credits: 0 - .50 Elective
A student may take courses at his/her home school as well as take additional courses at a post-secondary school. College credits for courses not offered at high school may be applied toward high school graduation requirements with prior approval from the principal and Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Students may carry more than eight courses, but must meet the college entrance requirements for concurrent enrollment and must receive approval from the principal to do so. To begin the process, the student should consult with his or her guidance counselor.  Textbook(s): TBA

SAT/Research
SAT Preparation
Course Code: 100030, 100040, 100050, 100060, Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, and concurrent enrollment in Algebra II, Credits: .50 Elective
Senior and juniors who plan to take the SAT for college admission should enroll in this semester course. Students will become familiar with the SAT format, test taking strategies, and critical thinking skills. Students will review basic arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric concepts for the mathematics section with particular attention to the formats. In addition, students will review reading and writing strategies and vocabulary development for the verbal section of the SAT. There will be extensive work in critical and comparative reading as well as analogical reasoning. Simulated test taking and regular feedback will be an integral part of this class. Participants will be required to take the SAT in 11th grade during the spring of the school year.  Textbook(s): Mastering the SAT;10 Real SAT’s; Curriculum Framework
Research and Writing the Term Paper
Course Code: 134800, Prerequisites: None, Credits: .50 Elective, Merit
This semester course is designed for those students who wish to gain skills in writing longer papers based on the findings of others. Tools and methods of objective research will be explored. Students will learn the logical development and substantiation of a thesis. They will also have the opportunity to discuss problems of selecting, evaluating, and interpreting facts.  Textbook(s): Writing the Research Paper

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Last Updated 04/27/2008

 

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