GENERAL ELECTIVES
GENERAL ELECTIVES
The following courses may be taken for elective credit only and are not to be used to fulfill department requirements. Students may take only one of the following electives per semester.
Grade Level: 11-12
Credit: 0.5
Students are assigned to an individual teacher, librarian, staff, or administrator. Students will assist the staff member with clerical duties.
Credit Status: Elective
Grade: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: Teacher approval
Grade Level: 11-12
Credit: 0.5
Students will tutor individuals as well as small groups of students in areas they have previously studied and have some expertise. Tutors will be assigned to specific classes, such as world language or Language Arts or Math Labs. By helping others, student tutors will practice skills and concepts they have learned, thereby strengthening their own understanding. This experience may help students make a decision about pursuing a career in teaching. The academic tutor will be under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher. Students receive a pass/fail grade. Assignment is based on only one Academic Tutor per class with a maximum of two Academic Tutors per teacher.
Credit Status: Elective
Prerequisite: Advanced skills in the area in which they will tutor others, teacher recommendation and approval
Grade Level: 9-12
Credit: None
Students may take a study hall each semester depending on academic need. This course is not taken for credit but allows students to work on homework, and/or do research in the library. The assignment for the course must be approved.
Credit Status: Elective
Grade Level: 10-12
Credit: 0.5
Peer mentors will work collaboratively with students in the RAMS Program by accompanying them to classes and working with them in smaller group settings. Peer mentors are instrumental in providing communication to teachers to make accommodations, modifications, and the necessary support for success. Students in the Peer Mentor Program will go through a one day summer training in order to learn best practices when working with students in the RAMS Program. Peer mentor students will also attend monthly collaborative lunch meetings intended to solve problems and create ideas that will enhance both the program and the RAMS student’s experience. By working with students with disabilities, peer mentors learn how compassion, empathy, and patience are important in learning.
Credit Status: Elective
Grade: Pass/No Pass