Electives
Elementary Tutoring
Grades: 11-12
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite: Discussion with counselor
Graduation requirement: Elective
Description: This course provides the opportunity for high school students to work directly with school age children at Discovery Elementary School. Tutors participate in a variety of educational programs on a one-to-one basis. Tutors are asked to help children with reading, math, spelling, and art, as well as helping the classroom teacher with bulletin boards and correcting classroom work. Tutors must demonstrate punctuality, reliability, initiative, and enthusiasm. Reliable students who are considering a child-related career or enjoy working with children are encouraged to take this course.
Instructional Practicum
Grades: 11-12
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite: Teacher permission
Graduation requirement: Elective
Description: Students will assist students of differing abilities in a specific subject area, learn about themselves and grow as learners and leaders. Students must have earned a ‘B’ or better in the subject they are completing their practicum in, and have prior approval by the teacher. This experience matches up students who want to help others with those that need help. Students in the program must demonstrate reliability, initiative, and ability to get along with all kinds of people, as well as have strong academic and communication skills. The student will be expected to keep a reflective journal as they track their own progress and goals. Along with ongoing formative assessments and guidance, the teacher will provide a rubric to lend clarity and timely grade-checks throughout the semester.
Leadership
Grades: 9-12
Credit: 0.5
Graduation requirement: Elective
Description: The following topics will be covered in class: project planning, community service, goal setting, problem solving/decision making/creative thinking, group dynamics, communication skills, use of technology, individual projects, management, & leadership careers.
Full Year enrollment:
3rd period Leadership Class
Elected executives & class senators are required to enroll in this course for a full school year
Four elected ASB class senators per grade level
Five elected ASB executive officers
Appointed positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, & Activities Coordinator
Any other interested students will be enrolled in the option below
Semester long enrollment is open to:
4th Period Leadership Class
Any interested students as space allows
Students who are interested in building a positive environment at our school
Students who have interest in running for office or senate in the future
Students are only able to enroll in this class one time, if they wish to continue on with Leadership they must run for student office or student senate
Teaching Assistant/Main Office/Library/Counseling TA
Grades: 11-12
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite: Teacher permission and a 2.0 minimum GPA
Graduation requirement: Elective
Description: This opportunity is available to juniors and seniors who have taken the course and who wish to continue the study of the subject or assist the Teacher/Office Manager/Librarian/Counseling Office.