STUDENT AIDE (990)

1 credit; 1 semester

Student Aide is an elective class that selects only those students who demonstrate excellent citizenship and work ethic. Student aides provide valuable services such as running errands, helping students, and generally assisting in the operation of the office or library. Serving as a student aide under proper guidance and conditions provides students with valuable training for future employment.

Student aides must realize that any items of business that are transacted in the offices or library are confidential. Student aides are never to release, nor in any manner utilize any general information about any students at any time. Failure to maintain confidentiality at all times will be cause for immediate dismissal from this elective.

LEADERSHIP (991)

1 credit; 1 semester

This course will emphasize skills such as goal setting, communication, and organization, along with the other skills it takes to be a good leader both in your school and community. The structure of this class will consist of group activities and assignments, planning for school and community events, individual projects/goals, and the learning and practicing of leadership qualities/skills both as a group and as individuals. Remember, this course is based on the belief that good leaders are developed—not born. As such, the focus of this class will be to give you the tools you need to become great leaders.

PEER TUTOR (993)

1 credit; 1 semester

This course is designed for students to assist their fellow students in learning their academic content, personal management, job skills, social skills, behavior, and other life skills. It is a unique learning experience in which peer tutors will have daily opportunities to develop positive attitudes and relationships with other students. Peer tutors are positive role models, and advocates for each student in the school in partnership with teachers, administrators, and support staff.

SOURCES OF STRENGTH (920)

1 credit; 1 semester

Sources of Strength is a training program that brings peer leaders together in partnership with caring adults. The program uses a fun-filled style of active learning to encourage open discussion about the very real problems that youth face and about the sources of strength that are often helpful for those problems. It also lets students experience different ways of coping with problems that they themselves may have. This program provides concrete steps about how any person can receive help from trusted adults and how peer leaders can connect friends to help and support. The program will be led by a certified trainer and adult leaders from our school.