Career & Consumer Science Courses

9th Grade Seminar is designed to ease the transition to a new building and academic setting. This program also provides the opportunity for students to address the issues of personal development that all adolescents face through these important four years. The goal of the course is to provide a solid foundation and sense of community that will enhance the academic and personal success for all students. Students learn about the various courses, extracurricular activities, and resources available to them at the high school level. A special focus is placed on students’ social-emotional learning and mental health, as well as the development of citizenship skills (local, national, global, and digital.) Students have the opportunity to explore topics of interest to them and begin making connections to future coursework, colleges, and careers. Students also learn to identify bias, prejudice, and racism, while learning to appreciate differences within their school community. The Principal, Assistant Principals, Counselors, Media & Technology Specialists, and other professionals will meet with ninth graders during this class when appropriate.

The goal of Tomorrow’s Teachers is to assist academically talented students interested in teaching to develop the interpersonal and leadership skills necessary for a career in education. In addition, the program provides students with the skills needed to become community leaders who are knowledgeable in the field of teaching so that they may become civic advocates for education. Students learn the fundamentals of education by participating in a district-level field experience at the elementary, middle, or high school level. All students are required to attend at least one teaching conference sponsored by FEA and are welcome to apply for a state officers position in FEA. This course enables students to:

• Become well-acquainted with themselves as individuals, learners, and community members; appreciate the diversity of others; and examine various stages of learners;

• Develop a greater understanding of the history of education in our state and nation; gain insight into the structure and function of school systems; learn the requirements for certification; recognize the importance of being leaders and advocating for education;

• Become acquainted with the personal and professional roles of educators through the field experience; and

• Create a portfolio of their field experience in which they reflect on the teaching profession and develop their personal philosophy of education.

College Credit may be earned from Rider University.

Students must apply to be accepted into this program

• Tomorrow's Teachers Honors Application - High School North

• Tomorrow's Teachers Honors Application - High School South