Local and No Credit Courses

Will not count toward 26 required credits for graduation.

Office Assistant

(Optional)

Course No. OTAIDA

Semesters: 1-4; Credits: ½-2 (local credit only)

Prerequisite: Junior Classification

Administrator Approval

Office assistants are needed in the main office, attendance office, counseling office and library. To be an assistant, one must have approval from the office (or library). A student may receive 1/2 credit per semester for a maximum of two credits. A student may not be concurrently enrolled as an office and teacher assistant.

Portfolio Art - Independent Study

(Enrollment Based)

Course No. FAAPTA

Semesters: 2 - 4; Credits: 1 - 2

Prerequisite: Junior Classification

Requirement: must be concurrently enrolled in Art AP

This course is designed for the advanced art student who wants to continue the study of art and develop a personal style. The student works with the art teacher to select projects which will help expand his/her knowledge and skills. Each student works independently toward set goals. Students planning to major in art as a career will complete their portfolio for college. Students may be enrolled in Art Independent Study for no more than four semesters.

Teacher Assistant

(Optional)

Course No. OTATA

Semesters: 1-4; Credits: ½-2

Prerequisite: Junior Classification, Teacher Approval

The student will assist the teacher in various classroom duties. Teachers may have only one assistant. A student may receive 1/2 credit per semester for a maximum of two credits. A student may not be concurrently enrolled as an office and teacher assistant.

Service Learning

(Optional)

Course No. 04211A

Semesters: 1-2; Credits: ½-1

Prerequisite: Junior Classification

This course is designed to promote involvement in the community. Students will volunteer to serve with local governments, public programs, or community organizations. The purpose of this course is to direct students into practical settings where the primary motivation is service. This course will offer students the opportunity to be responsible, caring, and participating members of society. Students must provide their own transportation. If this course is taken a second year, it is awarded local credit only.

Junior Release

Course No. OT1JR A/B – 1st Period

Course No. OT8JRA/B – 8th Period

Semesters: 1-2; Credits: None

Prerequisite: Junior Classification

Senior Release

(Optional)

Course No. OT1SR A/B – 1st Period

Course No. OT478A - 4th, 7th, & 8th periods

Course No. OT48A– 4th & 8th Periods

Course No. OT78A - 7th & 8th periods

Course No. OT8SRA – 8th Period

Semesters: 1-2; Credits: None

Prerequisite: Senior Classification

Description: Seniors who will meet graduation requirements and who are enrolled in three credits each semester may request release from high school.

Summer Internship

(Optional)

Course No. OTINT

Semesters: Summer; 1/2 credit (local)

Prerequisite Grades: 9-12, Campus administrator Approval

This course is designed to allow students to earn local high school credit for an internship. Internships would be secured by students. Internships may include, but are not limited to, opportunities at corporations, small businesses, law firms, medical facilities, educational institutions, technology companies, etc. To receive credit, students must submit a letter from the institution stating that the student completed the internship in a satisfactory manner. This summer internship will receive a Pass/Fail designation. No grade will be earned for this course.