Non-Departmental

Academic tutor is an elective course for students wishing to tutor other students in core academic classes and/or special programs within the school. Tutors are expected to be able to help in at least three academic subjects. These academic courses may include, but are not limited to: English, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Sciences and World Languages.

No more than a total of 20 credits of Academic Tutor, Library Aide, Student Services, Teacher Aide, Academic Tutor or Business Environment can be taken for elective credit. *In addition, students cannot have more than one period per trimester of Academic Tutor, Library Aide, Student Services, or Teacher Aide.

Pass/Fail grade only, excluded from GPA.

ACE is a 3-trimester course designed to enable freshmen students to be more successful in general content classes. The course will combine a strategy intervention approach with tutorial assistance. Recent research has shown that students benefit from learning techniques, principles, and rules that enable them to solve problems and complete tasks independently. Task specific learning strategies include, but are not limited to, comprehending textbooks, note taking, organization, motivation and team building, and assignment completion.

*There is a week-long Summer Bridge that compliments this program before the start of the school year.

Apex Learning® digital curriculum sets high expectations for every student and provides teachers with standards-based instructional tools to deliver student-centered instruction with integrated formative and summative assessments. Students are empowered with personalized instruction that puts them at the center of their learning and keeps students attentive and engaged as they read, watch, listen, inquire, write, discuss, and manipulate. The purposeful use of media throughout instruction provides students with opportunities to explore and understand new concepts, allowing each student to move at his or her own pace. A typical lesson includes studies, practices, readings, journals, labs, discussions, projects, reviews, and embedded assessments. The learner experience engages each student in active learning and supports student success by making rigorous content accessible to each student at their level of academic readiness, yielding increased student outcomes.

ASB is a three-trimester course for the student interested in student government, school-wide activities planning and leadership. Students develop and utilize their skills in leadership, communication, collaboration, organization, goal setting, parliamentary procedures and event planning to promote school-wide student involvement in campus events and activities and community service projects. A core value for all ASB members is the commitment to creating, sustaining and modeling an inclusive and positive school culture. ASB oversees school clubs, budgets, staff and student recognition, publicity, public relations, student store, fundraising, dances, pep rallies, spirit days, cultural events, elections, link crew, and all class councils. Students are required to enroll in this course for at least two trimesters (preferable 1st and 3rd Trimester).

AVID 9 is a college preparatory class designed to assist students, typically first generation college students, and those most underrepresented in the 4-year college system, work toward college acceptance. This class is the first in a four year sequence of a regularly scheduled elective (three trimesters each year). Students selected for AVID will learn organizational and study skills, work on critical thinking skills, get academic help from trained upperclassmen and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities (such as guest speakers and university field trips) that make college more attainable. AVID freshmen are highly encouraged to take Honors English 1. All AVID students are required to take at least one AP or community college course by their senior year, must maintain at least a 2.7 GPA and must apply to at least one 4 year university and fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) during their senior year.

AVID 10 is a college preparatory class designed to assist students, typically first generation college students, and those most underrepresented in the 4-year college system, work toward college acceptance. This class is the second in a four year sequence of a regularly scheduled elective (three trimesters each year). Students selected for AVID will learn organizational and study skills, work on critical thinking skills, get academic help from trained upperclassmen and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities (such as guest speakers and university field trips) that make college more attainable. AVID sophomores are highly encouraged to take Honors English 2. All AVID students are required to take at least one AP or community college course by their senior year, must maintain at least a 2.7 GPA and must apply to at least one 4 year university and fill out the FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid) during their senior year.

AVID 11 is a college preparatory class designed to assist students, typically first generation college students, and those most underrepresented in the 4-year college system, work toward college acceptance. This class is the third in a four year sequence of a regularly scheduled elective (three trimesters each year). Students will continue to hone their organizational and study skills, work on critical thinking skills, get academic help from trained upperclassmen and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities (such as guest speakers and university field trips) that make college more attainable. AVID juniors are highly encouraged to take at least one AP, Honors, or community college class, and they are required to begin the process for college applications and financial aid during junior year. All AVID students are required to take at least one AP or community college course by their senior year, must maintain at least a 2.7 GPA and must apply to at least one 4 year university and fill out the FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid) during their senior year. Students may not join AVID during their junior year unless there are extenuating circumstances and there is approval from the AVID Coordinator.

AVID Senior Seminar is a college preparatory class designed to assist students, typically first generation college students, and those most underrepresented in the 4-year college system, work toward college acceptance. This class is the final course in a four year sequence of a regularly scheduled elective (three trimesters each year). AVID seniors continue to hone their organizational and study skills, engage in rigorous reading and writing, get academic help from trained college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities (such as guest speakers and university field trips) that make college more attainable. All AVID seniors must take math during their senior year, as well as at least one AP or community college course. They must maintain A-G eligibility and apply to at least one 4 year university. Additionally, all AVID seniors must fill out the FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid) and at least one scholarship application.

This course prepares students to work in school, public, and college libraries. A variety of skills are taught in a hands-on way. Students learn how to: check-in and checkout books; process books, magazines, and newspapers; organize materials; promote new materials; utilize computer software programs; and assist in the library’s collection development.

No more than a total of 20 credits of Academic Tutor, Library Aide, Student Services, Teacher Aide, or Business Environment can be taken for elective credit. *In addition, students cannot have more than one period per trimester of Academic Tutor, Library Aide, Student Services, or Teacher Aide.

Pass/Fail grade only, excluded from GPA.

In this year-long course, students will be Peer Assistant Listeners (PALS) providing peer to peer support for social/emotional, academic and college/career domains. Students in this course will be trained and supported by the School Counseling Department. School Counselors will serve as the PALS Advisors. PALS are students that are responsible, trustworthy, have strong academic standing, good attendance, take initiative and want to help and support others. A commitment is required as some training occurs before school starts in the fall.

This course allows the student to perform administrative, clerical and customer service skills in office areas.

Pass/Fail grade only, excluded from GPA.

This on-campus course allows students to perform work related skills, e.g. typing, filing, setting up lab experiments, in a teacher’s classroom.

Pass/Fail grade only, excluded from GPA.

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