Additional Courses
If you are interested in PBL courses, please see the Project Based Learning Academy page that can be found here.
These courses satisfy General Elective requirements. Elective courses listed may not be offered if not justified by
sufficient enrollment.
STUDENT MENTORING
ELE-2060
Length/Credit: One Semester, 0.5 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 11-12
This course will meet one semester; 1 period and travel. This course is non-graded. Student Mentoring can only be taken for 0.5 credit during a student’s high school career.
Provide opportunities for positive student-to-student interaction at an elementary or middle school; serve as a role model for other students and support the learning and objectives of the classroom teacher. Application form must be completed in the counseling office. Must have transportation, and be extremely reliable.
PEER TUTORING
ELE-2100/ELE-2200
Length/Credit: One Semester, 0.5 or 1 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 11-12
Peer Tutoring can be taken for a maximum of 1 credit during a student’s high school career.
Provide opportunities for positive student-to-student interaction and learning; serve as a role model for other students. Must be extremely reliable and able to confidently support the learning environment and objectives of the classroom teacher. Application form must be completed in the counseling office.
DEPARTMENT AIDE/OFFICE AIDE
ELE-2140
Length/Credit: One Semester, No credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 12
Enrollment in this class will occur during first week of each semester. Students are responsible for finding your own aiding assignment. Report to study hall for the first week of each semester. Contact the counselor’s office if you are interested. This may not be repeated.
Develop interpersonal skills; develop writing skills through journaling; assist a teacher or office personnel in conducting daily classroom or office business.
OCETI SAKOWIN OWAUNSPE
ELE-3091/3092
Length/Credit: One Semester OR One Year, 0.5 or 1 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 9
This course designed for Indigenous students.
Develop an understanding and appreciation of Indigenous virtues and culture; develop strategies for academic school success; experience positive in day-to-day school interactions.
TEACHER PATHWAY I
This may be taken as a Dual Credit course.
ELE-3460
ELEN3460 PBL Acaedemy at Jefferson
Length/Credit: One Semester, 0.5 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 11-12
Dual credit class where students are visiting another classroom at least once a week. Recommended for students considering a career in the field of education.
Fulfills a general elective requirement. Does not meet English selective requirement.
Explore a profession in teaching without the commitment of college tuition! Gain a clear understanding of the diversity of career options within this field through exciting hands-on experience, discussion, speakers, reading, writing, collaboration, and reflection. Learn about learning! By leaving the high school classroom at least once a week, you will use your curiosity to explore classrooms from the perspective of an educator. You will reflect on your own learning experiences as well as understand learning environments, teaching methodology, and best practices. Discover ways you can become an active part of the education field!
TEACHER PATHWAY II
This may be taken as a Dual Credit course.
LAE-3150
LAEN3150 PBL Acaedemy at Jefferson
Length/Credit: One Semester, 0.5 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 11-12
Dual credit class where students are visiting another classroom at least once a week. Recommended for students considering a career in the field of education. This semester includes a research component.
Fulfills an English elective requirement.
Explore a profession in teaching without the commitment of college tuition! Gain a clear understanding of the diversity of career options within this field through exciting hands-on experience, discussion, speakers, reading, writing, collaboration, and reflection. Learn about learning! By leaving the high school classroom at least once a week, you will use your curiosity to explore classrooms from the perspective of an educator. You will reflect on your own learning experiences as well as understand learning environments, teaching methodology, and best practices. Discover ways you can become an active part of the education field!
CAREER INTERNSHIP I
ELE-3470
ELEN3470 PBL Acaedemy at Jefferson
Length/Credit: One Semester, 1 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 11-12
Students will gain hands-on experience through an internship in the community. Students will develop employability skills, gain work experience, and complete a portfolio.
CAREER INTERNSHIP II
ELE-3480
ELEN3480 PBL Acaedemy at Jefferson
Length/Credit: One Semester, 1 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 11-12
Students will gain hands-on experience through an internship in the community. Students will develop employability skills, gain work experience, and complete a portfolio.
CAREER INTERNSHIP III
ELE-3490
ELEN3490 PBL Acaedemy at Jefferson
Length/Credit: One Semester, 1 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 11-12
Students will gain hands-on experience through an internship in the community. Students will develop employability skills, gain work experience, and complete a portfolio.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP I
ELE-3341/3342
Length/Credit: One Year, 0.5 credit during lunch study
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 9-12 (RHS only)
The class will meet opposite the student’s lunch period for an entire year for 0.5 elective credit.
This course will offer students development in leadership skills that can be applied at RHS and in the community. The class will focus on promoting school pride, studying past and present leaders, and developing interpersonal skills. Students will be expected to complete a service learning project that applies these leadership skills.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP II
ELE-3371/3372
Length/Credit: One Year, 0.5 credit during lunch study
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 9-12 (RHS only)
The class will meet opposite the student’s lunch period for an entire year for 0.5 elective credit.
This course will offer students the opportunity to develop and improve on areas such as goal setting, effective communications, servant leadership, organization, time management, and decision making. Students will develop leadership skills by learning from leaders in our school and community, as well as from a book study, and building relationships with a diverse population of students at RHS.
PEER INSIGHTS
ELE-3361-3362
Length/Credit: One Year, 0.5 or 1 credit during lunch study
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 11-12 (JHS & RHS only)
Provide opportunities for positive student-to-student interaction and learning with RISE student. Must be extremely reliable and able to confidently support the learning environment and objectives of the RISE classroom teacher. Application form must be completed in the counseling office.
JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES I
ELE-3541/3542
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Recommendation by counselor or teacher, Open to grade 9-12
JAG empowers students to take the lead on planning projects centered on civic responsibility, leadership, social interaction, academic performance, and professionalism. JAG students collectively decide how projects, class assignments, and community engagement activities are carried out by electing a governing body, assigning leadership roles, then holding each other accountable. The purpose of the JAG-SD program is to provide participants with classroom and work-based learning experiences that result in developing skills needed to be successful in life, leading to a fulfilling career after graduation.
JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES II
ELE-3551/3552
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: JAG I, Open to grade 10-12
Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) courses empower students to develop career readiness and job survival skills. In addition, leadership, personal responsibility, and life survival skill competencies are developed. The purpose of the program is to provide participants with classroom and work-based learning experiences that prepare students for future success. JAG course projects may vary according to student, school and community needs.
JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES III
ELE-3561/3562
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: JAG II, Open to grade 11-12
Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) courses empower students to develop career readiness and job survival skills. In addition, leadership, personal responsibility, and life survival skill competencies are developed. The purpose of the program is to provide participants with classroom and work-based learning experiences that prepare students for future success. JAG course projects may vary according to student, school and community needs.
SPORTS COMMUNICATION, MARKETING, AND VIDEO PRODUCTION
ELE-3421/3422
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit OR One Semester, 0.5 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 9-12
Students learn skills in graphic design, broadcast journalism, social media marketing, web stream production, and game-day operations. Students participate in game-day production on the school’s web streaming platform. Students learn directing camera, play-by-play and color commentary, in-game social media, show control, and statistics. Students are involved in pre-game/post-game preparation including social media, graphics, interviews, and hype-video. Students will be required to work at some of the events outside of the school day as part of the curriculum.
INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING
CTS-3090
Length/Credit: One Semester, 0.5 credit
Prerequisite (or taken concurrently): Health Careers I, Principles of BioMed, Human Body Systems or Anatomy & Physiology, Open to grade 11-12
Introduces athletic training and basic principles of preventative care. Topics will include athletic training facility organization and procedures; protective sports equipment; construction of protective devices; and application of protective taping, bracing, wrapping, and protective padding. Explore the role of the athletic trainer in sports medicine, mechanisms of athletic injuries, tissue response to injury, blood-borne pathogens, introductory techniques of the assessment and evaluation of athletic injuries and emergency procedures. This course may require hours of internship.
AP SEMINAR CAPSTONE
LAE-5021/5022
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 10-12
AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments.
AP RESEARCH CAPSTONE
LAC-5021/5022
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: AP Seminar Capstone with passing AP score of 3 or higher, Open to grade 11-12
AP Research, the second course in the AP Capstone experience, allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, issue, or idea of individual interest. Students design, plan, and implement a yearlong investigation to address a research question. Through this inquiry, they further the skills they acquired in the AP Seminar course by learning research methodology, employing ethical research practices, and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information. Students reflect on their skill development, document their process and reflection portfolio. The course culminates in an academic paper of 4,000-5, 000 words (accompanied by a performance, exhibit, or product where applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense.