Office Assistant
Students may enroll as a teacher’s aide or office assistant only one period per semester. No more than 1.0 credit may apply toward graduation. Students may enroll as an office assistant or peer mentor only one period per semester and no more than two semesters total.
Student attendance history, disciplinary record, academics, and/or progress toward graduation are factors in determining the eligibility for placement as a OA/PM. Students choosing to serve as OA/PM will be graded pass/fail only and PE waivers are not granted or honored for students enrolled in OA/PM during high school. Students must see counseling center for application and obtain a signature from teacher/office receptionist.
Attendance Office Assistant - TOA 370/371
Grade: 12
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
A limited number of students may be given the opportunity to work in the Attendance Office. The work may include filing, taking messages, answering the telephone, and general undefined duties appropriate to the Attendance Office. An excellent attendance record is expected as well as ability to maintain a sense of confidentiality. Appropriate attire is expected as well as a helping, pleasant attitude.
Office Assistant - TOA 310/311
Grade: 12
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
A limited number of students are given the opportunity to work in the high school office. The work involves taking messages, sorting mail, answering the telephone, operating copy equipment, filing and assisting secretaries in general duties. Good attendance is a prime requirement as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality. Appropriate attire is mandatory as students frequently act as receptionists.
Peer Mentor (Advocate for Sp. Education Prog) - TOA 380/381 Grade: 12 (By counselor recommendation only)
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
Peer mentors will have the experience of working directly with students with moderate to significant developmental disabilities. Peer mentors work with students in a variety of ways including: general academic support, 1:1 direct instruction, taking data, and classroom management. Students must be reliable, respectful, conscientious and able to take initiative. This is a great opportunity for students interested in entering the teaching or medical fields.