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What do HHS students learn in this course?
What do HHS students learn in this course?
This is a full-year, double-period course (a unique offering at the high school!) Students enrolled in the Education and Training course learn a variety of topics: introduction to the education field and careers, child growth and development, classroom management, child abuse and neglect, guiding behavior, nutrition for children, and teaching methods for elementary and preschool classrooms.
The course is taught in a hands-on way, utilizing field experiences, lab activities, guest speakers, and cooperative learning activities to teach content. Students should expect to work together in groups often.
The full curriculum for this course can be found here.
What students are eligible to participate?
What students are eligible to participate?
Juniors and seniors with good behavioral and academic standing are eligible to participate in the class. Students should hold themselves to a high level of responsibility and maturity, as this course requires working hands-on with children. Students who have an interest in the following fields are encouraged to take the course: education, therapy, counseling, pediatric nursing/physician, social work, and more. Additionally, students who have a strong interest in working with and learning about children are encouraged to take the course.
Juniors who take the course are eligible to take the course a second year as an independent study to further learning in the area they are passionate about.
Students that enroll in the HHS Education & Training course are also eligible to earn college credit through RVCC's Concurrent Enrollment Program. If you are interested in pursuing credits, you will need to complete the steps outlined in this packet:
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