Application Based Courses

Gifted Education

Please see the Gifted Education page for course details.

Leadership Council of Athletics

Course Number: Elec15

Course Information:

Prerequisite: Must be part of athletic team or club, recommended by a staff member and must be on track to graduate.
Grades 10-12
1 Year, 1 Elective Credit
Fee: $40.00

Course Description: Student-athletes that are leaders in their sports are invited to develop their leadership through the Leadership Council of Athletics. This course provides the foundational skills to increase student leadership, excellence in the classroom, accountability, school spirit, and pride/perseverance amongst Sand Creek’s student body.
Requires attendance and participation outside school hours.

Pathways to Success

Please refer to Pathways to Success section for more information.

Student Council

Course Number: GA112

Prerequisite: Teacher Approval & Student Election Grades 9-12 1 Year, 1 Elective Credit
This course provides elected student council representatives the opportunity to study, practice, and develop group leadership skills and the time necessary to perform their duties. These skills include, but are not limited to decision-making, problem- solving techniques, communication, human relations and civic responsibility. Student council elections take place in April of the prior school year. Students may not register for this course; students are assigned to the class once elections are held.
Requires attendance and participation outside school hours.

Student Aide

Students may take Student Aide once for 0.5 credit. Course Number: GA2011

Subsequent Student Aide positions will not receive credit. Course Number: GA124

Prerequisite: On track status towards graduation Grades 11-12 0.5 Year, 0.5 Elective Credit

Student Aide Applications will be available in May from the Student Success Center

Student aides perform vital functions in a classroom, library, administrative office, or counseling office; they carry out a variety of clerical functions, special assignments as needed, and experience duties typical in operating an office or classroom. Due to the level of responsibility, trust, and confidentiality required of these positions, student aides require teacher approval. Students must attend their class at least 80% of the time to earn a credit for the course. Students may take Student Aide once for 0.5 credit. Subsequent Student Aide positions will not receive credit.

Office Aide

Course Number: GA2019

Prerequisite: Application Grades 11-12 0.5 Year, 0.5 Elective Credit

Office Aide Applications will be available in May from the Student Success Center

Office aides perform vital functions in a library, administrative office, or counseling office; they carry out a variety of clerical functions, special assignments as needed, and experience duties typical in operating an office. Due to the level of responsibility, trust, and confidentiality required of these positions, office aides require administrator or counselor approval. Students may take Office Aide for 0.5 credit. Students must have:

2.5 GPA minimum
95% attendance rate
No disciplinary or attendance referrals

Period Off

Course Number: NC1000

Prerequisite: Application Grades 11-12 Semester, 0 Credit

If juniors and seniors are ON-TRACK for graduation, they will be eligible for a period off.

Yearbook

Course Number: EN305

Prerequisite: Application & Teacher Approval Grades 10-12 1 Year, 1 Elective Credit

Yearbook Application

In Yearbook, students will be responsible for the marketing and production of the high school yearbook. Students must have excellent attendance and a strong work ethic. Students must be able to meet deadlines, sell advertising, and work well independently or with a group. Good writing skills are necessary; some photography experience and good computer skills are very beneficial. See the counseling office for an application. Class size is limited to 15 students. Students may not register for this course; they are assigned to the course once selections are made.

Work Study

Course Number: GA6000CT

Prerequisites: Dean of AAL/Counselor approval and successful completion of 9th and 10th grade Career and College Prep (CCP) coursework that focuses on a students Individual Career Academic Plan. You must be already employed - not looking for a job.
Grades 11-12 1 Semester, 0.5 Elective Credit
Students participating in Work Study will be eligible for a .5 practical art credit for every 75 hours of work they complete with a maximum 150 hours/single credit per semester. Students will need to have an existing job and will be responsible for documenting hours. We provide an alternative method for students to receive high school credit while employed. Work Study is a hands-on course designed to provide students with valuable work experience and practical skills. The course must align with a student’s Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) goals.
After you register you will receive through D49 email the forms that you will need to fill out and turn in to Nicole Sides, nsides@d49.org in order to complete this course. Students who do not complete the course and employment documentation will be removed from the course with no credit.

Internships

Course Number: WBL5690

WBL5690- Internship 60 hours

Prerequisite: Minimum of 2 weeks of good attendance, received internship interview preparation, parent/guardian permission, and job shadowing (recommended); 11th - 12th grade only.

Length: 60 contact hours Credit: 0.5 credit (Practical Art) Fee: None

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to business and industry experiences and partners while giving them the opportunity to develop important essential skills such as critical thinking and problem solving, collaboration, time management, self-direction and self-advocacy, leadership, and innovation. May count as an essential skills mastery demonstration.

WBL5690- Internship 120 hours

Prerequisite: Minimum of 2 weeks of good attendance, received internship interview preparation, parent/guardian permission, and job shadowing (recommended); 11th - 12th grade only.

Length: 120 contact hours Credit: 1 credit (Practical Art) Fee: None

Supplemental Online Courses

Prerequisites: N/A
Grades 9-12 Credit is dependent upon the course Fees: Are determined by the number of courses a student is taking.
Sand Creek High School offers some students the ability to take classes online. This is restricted to certain courses and capacity.Click here to access the catalog for available options.

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