Credit: None - Elective - Grade Level(s): 12

Prerequisite Recommendation: Completed Application found in the Counseling Office

Credit: None - Elective - Grade Level(s): 12

Prerequisite Recommendation: Completed Application found in the Counseling Office

Credit: 0.5 - Semester - Elective - Grade Level(s): 12

The Introduction to Teaching Internship is designed to provide students with an opportunity to pursue career goals and experience an introduction to teaching practicum. Students who select the Introduction to Teaching Internship typically do research, preparation, and organization for the teacher with whom they work. The student should have a desire to pursue the subject area or secondary teaching. Requirements to enroll: • Seniors only • GPA of 3.0 or better; excellent attendance record; only minor disciplinary issues • Serious career interest in subject area requested • Teacher permission • One period per semester • Students must be willing to do research, reading, writing, and other work outside of class 

Credit: 1.5 - Semester (3 periods)  - Elective - Grade Level(s): 12

Prerequisite Recommendation: Application Process Required

This program will supplement structured learning in the classroom with opportunities to explore a variety of health care careers in a work-based environment. Students will work with health care professionals at Holy Spirit Hospital three periods per day for one semester and participate in department observations, seminars, one-to-one mentor interaction, and limited hands-on experiences. It is designed to help students make informed choices about career options in their field of interest and is a way to explore jobs in their chosen career pathway. Interested students should contact the Counseling Office for details. Students are responsible for transportation to the hospital. 

Credit: 1.5 - Semester (3 periods)  - Elective - Grade Level(s): 12

Prerequisite Recommendation: Application Process Required

The Internship course will provide 12th graders with an opportunity to explore career-related interests in an authentic, professional environment under the direction of a mentor in the field. Workplace activities may include shadowing, fulfilling assigned tasks, and completing special projects that help students learn about the field. Internships may or may not include financial compensation, per the hosting organization. Additionally, students will intermittently complete asynchronous modules and/or be responsible for attending check-ins or seminars hosted by the EPAHS Internship Coordinator. Students will be evaluated by the employer and Internship Coordinator. Students can earn between 0.5 and 2 credits. Students must complete an initial Internship application and be approved by the Internship Coordinator and building principal. 

Credit: Up to 3 Credits- Full Year (up to 3 periods per semester)-  Elective - Grade Level: 12

Credit: Up to 2 Credits - Full Year (up to 2 periods per semester) - Elective - Grade Level: 11

Prerequisite Recommendation: Application Process Required and Approval by Co-op Coordinator. Must have employment.

The Work-Study Experience will offer qualified seniors the opportunity to schedule required classes during the morning and obtain a part-time job during the afternoon. It is designed to provide supervised paid employment under the guidance of an experienced mentor in their field of interest as indicated by their selection of Career Pathways. This course will give students a chance to apply the skills and knowledge they have learned in their academic courses in a real-world experience. Through enrollment in this program, students will be able to make more informed choices about their future and assess their opportunities for advancement, job satisfaction, and further training and education. A certified cooperative education coordinator employed by the school district will make regular on-the-job observations of the students, confer with the student’s employer about fulfillment of job responsibilities, and assess the student’s academic and work progress. The students must be able to provide their own transportation to and from the work site and meet all attendance, academic, and behavioral standards listed in the Work-Study Experience Application 

Credit: Up to 1.5 Credits- Semester (up to 3 periods)-  Elective - Grade Level: 12

Credit: Up to 1.0 Credit - Semester (up to 2 periods) - Elective - Grade Level: 11

Prerequisite Recommendation: Application Process Required and Approval by Co-op Coordinator. Must have employment.

The Work-Study Experience will offer qualified seniors the opportunity to schedule required classes during the morning and obtain a part-time job during the afternoon. It is designed to provide supervised paid employment under the guidance of an experienced mentor in their field of interest as indicated by their selection of Career Pathways. This course will give students a chance to apply the skills and knowledge they have learned in their academic courses in a real-world experience. Through enrollment in this program, students will be able to make more informed choices about their future and assess their opportunities for advancement, job satisfaction, and further training and education. A certified cooperative education coordinator employed by the school district will make regular on-the-job observations of the students, confer with the student’s employer about fulfillment of job responsibilities, and assess the student’s academic and work progress. The students must be able to provide their own transportation to and from the work site and meet all attendance, academic, and behavioral standards listed in the Work-Study Experience Application. 

Credit: 0.5 - Semester - Elective - Grade Level(s): 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite Recommendation: None

This course emphasizes the development and application of reading, writing, listening, and viewing to the study of emerging forms of media as they relate to our daily lives. The course will also focus on how emerging technologies and interactive media can be used to empower, entertain, collaborate and educate. 

Credit: 0.5 - Semester - Elective - Grade Level(s): 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite Recommendation: Identified as a student with gifted academic abilities and teacher approval 

Freshmen will have the opportunity to participate in Finance Park, an economics education program that introduces students to personal financial planning and career education. At the culmination of this program, students put into practice what they’ve learned about economic options and the principles of budgeting. Sophomores may elect to continue their quest for financial literacy through a more challenging on-line personal finance course. Juniors and Seniors will have the opportunity to participate in career conferences/seminars as well as job shadowing experiences throughout the school year. Seniors may adjust their schedules to participate in an internship option during the school day in an area of interest that may be a future career choice. 

Credit: 0.5 - Semester - Elective - Grade Level(s): 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite Recommendation: Identified as a student with gifted academic abilities and teacher approval 

Discover students will have the opportunity to prepare for and participate in academic competitions. To receive credit, students must attend preparation meetings and participate in competitions for two of the following academic competition options. Competitions may include 3-2-1 Quiz Competition, JA Titan Challenge, Quiz Bowl Team, and/or The Stock Market Challenge. A .25 credit course is the equivalent of a course offered for 34 hours of class time, so regular attendance for this option is necessary.

Credit: 0.5 - Semester - Elective - Grade Level(s): 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite Recommendation: Identified as a student with gifted academic abilities and teacher approval 

The student will demonstrate extensive knowledge in an area, topic or subject of his or her choice. This knowledge will be obtained through application of the higher-level cognitive skills (evaluation, synthesis and analysis). This option allows for flexibility and creativity as students pursue knowledge and experience with what they find most interesting. Possibilities are endless and may include but are not limited to writing a book of short stories or poetry, designing a comic book, writing music and performing it, conducting independent science research, or designing an invention to meet a need. The equivalency for a regular class with this amount of credit is 68 hours so when planning your project, please consider how you will successfully document the time requirement through your planning, preparation and project completion.

Credit: 0.5 - Semester - Assigned - Grade Level(s): 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite Recommendation: Student with a an Individual Education Plan and case manager approval.

Special education Transition I elective provides students with meaningful, real-life supported volunteer, service learning, and non-paid work-based learning experiences in both school and community settings. The classes operate in tandem; students who elect to take Transition I must also take Transition II in the same semester. In addition to engaging in meaningful real-life learning experiences, students will learn about: Individualized Education Plans and participation in annual meetings; cover letters; references; resumes; job applications; job interview strategies; how to solve workplace dilemmas; and other relevant topics related to transition. Guest speakers and job tours are also incorporated into the classes to enhance the learning process and help students relate school experiences to real life-work situations.

Credit: 0.5 - Semester - Assigned - Grade Level(s): 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite Recommendation: Student with a an Individual Education Plan and case manager approval.

The Life Centered Education curriculum is designed to provide individuals with the important skills that they need to function successfully as productive works and independent, fulfilled individuals. 

This course includes student-centered work with discussion on content key concepts. Units of study include daily living skills, self-determination, interpersonal skills, and employment skills. Key learning concepts consist of buying and caring for clothing, managing personal finances, demonstrating relationship responsibilities, developing interpersonal skills, communicating with others, developing social awareness, and understanding legal rights for people with disabilities. In addition, students will learn about exhibiting appropriate employment skills, and seeking, securing, and maintaining employment. Teachers actively guide students through the course and provide multiple levels of aid and reinforcement at each step.

Credit: 1.0 - Assigned - Elective - Grade Level(s): 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite Recommendation: Student with a an Individual Education Plan and case manager approval.

The Life Centered Education curriculum is designed to provide individuals with the important skills that they need to function successfully as productive works and independent, fulfilled individuals. 

This course includes student-centered work with discussion on content key concepts. Units of study include daily living skills, self-determination, interpersonal skills, and employment skills. Key learning concepts consist of buying and caring for clothing, managing personal finances, demonstrating relationship responsibilities, developing interpersonal skills, communicating with others, developing social awareness, and understanding legal rights for people with disabilities. In addition, students will learn about exhibiting appropriate employment skills, and seeking, securing, and maintaining employment. Teachers actively guide students through the course and provide multiple levels of aid and reinforcement at each step.

Credit: 1.0 - Assigned - Elective - Grade Level(s): 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite Recommendation: Student with a an Individual Education Plan and case manager approval.

Class will focus on skills in the area of executive functioning (organizing, planning, study skills, problem solving, impulse control, etc.). Class will also cover topics in self-regulation/calming and dealing with anxiety and stress within life and the school setting. Proper diet/nutrition and exercise will be incorporated for self-regulation. Skills to be taught in this area will be relaxation techniques, perspective taking, problem solving, self-awareness and acceptance, time management, and changing negative thinking patterns. Part of the class will also be dedicated to applying the skills directly to assignments and experiences students are currently having within their other classrooms.

Credit: 1.0 - Assigned - Elective - Grade Level(s): 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite Recommendation: Student with a an Individual Education Plan and case manager approval.

Designed for students with Individual Education Plans, this class provides direct instruction in the use of high-level cognitive functions called executive functioning skills. These skills include, but are not limited to planning, organization, time management, working memory, metacognition, response inhibition, flexibility, task-initiation, and goal-directed persistence. In addition to understanding the neurological development of these skills, students will understand and practice specific strategies to strengthen deficits in these areas. In addition to instruction in executive skills, students will receive direction and coaching in the areas of self-awareness and self-advocacy with the goal of independent application of strategies. A unit on understanding and using I.E.P.s is included in this course.