HUMAN RESOURCE/ HUMANITIES ELECTIVES
Child Development 19052 .5 Credit
Available: Grades 10-12
AL/EL Credit, Graded
Provides students with knowledge about the physical, mental, emotional and social growth and development of children from birth through childhood. Main topics include the fundamentals of working with infants, toddlers, and older children; providing healthy environments; evaluating child care settings; and the practices, regulations and opportunities in the child care industry. This course also provides students with practical experience in a child care center.. Students may also participate in a practicum experience at the Neah-Kah-Nie pre-school program after taking this class.
Foods 16054 .5 Credit
Available: Grades 9-12
AL/EL Credit, Graded
Food is fundamental to life. Not only does it feed our bodies, but it’s often the centerpiece for family gatherings and social functions with friends. In this course, you will learn all about food including food culture, food history, food safety, and current food trends. You’ll also learn about the food service industry and try your hand at preparing some culinary delights. Through hands- on activities and in-depth study of the culinary arts field, this course will help you hone your cooking skills and give you the opportunity to explore careers in this exciting industry.
Freshman Focus 22151FF .5 Credit
Available: Grade 9
EL Credit, Graded
A required elective class for freshmen that focuses on developing strong social/emotional learning, academic study habits and soft skill development for future employment purposes.
Leadership 22106SL .5 Credit
Available: Grades 9-12
EL Credit, Graded
This course focuses on developing leadership skills and how to use them along with working collaboratively and developing problem solving skills. This includes soft skill development needed for success in the workplace.
Coaching Sports 08018 .5 Credit
Available: Grades 10-12
AL/EL Credit, graded
Coaching courses emphasize the responsibilities, duties, and problems in training and instructing athletes and athletic teams. Course topics typically include principles of behavior, teaching, physical and mental training, team management, and the care and prevention of injuries. Different coaching philosophies, outcomes, and styles may also be covered.
STEM/ENGINEERING ELECTIVES
Engineering Design 21006 .5 credit
Available : Grades 9-12
AL/Elective, Graded
This course offers 3 paths for students to explore while gaining experience in solving problems by applying a design development process. Using solid modeling computer design software, students develop, analyze, and test product solutions models as well as communicate the features of those models. Paths include 3D modeling, robotics, or programming and hardware development through microcontrollers. Class can be taken multiple times.
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES (Pass/No Pass)
The following elective opportunities are open to juniors and seniors in good standing or with special permission from administration. Students of good standing are defined as follows:
à 2.5 gpa or better
à Good attendance (90% or better),
à No expulsions or suspensions during the previous term
Peer Tutor 22995 .5 Credit
Prerequisite: Administrative and Teacher Approval, parent consent
Available: Grades 11-12
Elective Credit
Pass/No Pass
Students tutor others in a variety of classes. Tutoring is monitored by classroom teacher. Evaluations are completed each grading period. No more than 1 Peer Tutor period allowed per trimester.
Teacher’s Assistant 19995 .5 Credit
Prerequisite: Administrative and Teacher Approval, parent consent
Available: Grades 11-12
Elective Credit
Pass/No Pass
Students assist classroom teachers in preparation of materials, correcting of work, classroom set-up and a variety of other clerical/custodial duties. Students may assist younger students. No more than 1 TA period per trimester is allowed. Allowed only as it fits in career interest areas.
Elementary/Middle School TA 19995GS/19995MS .5 Credit
Garibaldi /Nehalem Elementary, Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School
Prerequisite: Administrative and teacher approval, Parent consent
Available: Grades 11-12
Elective Credit
Pass/No Pass
Students assist classroom teachers in preparation of materials, correcting of work, classroom set-up and a variety of other clerical/custodial duties. Students should be dependable and responsible. High School students assist elementary students. Must provide own transportation. Allowed only as it fits in career interest areas.
Pre-school Teacher Assistant 19995PS .5 Credit
Pre-requisite: Passing grade in Child Development and teacher approval
Available: Grades 11-12
EL Credit, Pass/No Pass
The preschool practicum provides students with an opportunity to gain experience with early childhood education. High school students participating in a preschool practicum will be responsible for some or all of the following tasks: delivering pre-planned instruction to small groups of students, providing one on one instruction or support to targeted students, providing additional supervision during class time, recess, and snack, and preparing materials for the classroom teacher and students. Must provide own transportation.
Library Assistant 22053 .5 Credit
Prerequisite: Administrative and Librarian consent
Available: Grades 11-12
Elective Credit
Pass/No Pass
This course is designed to teach Library Skills and Library Management. The student will learn to check out, process, replace, display, locate, and classify materials. Students will “adopt” a section of the library, and create a plan to improve the quality of that section. Students will create display materials such as book displays and bookmarks. Students will assist library patrons in finding appropriate materials. Students will be involved in many activities to help ensure that the library runs in a smooth and efficient manner. Allowed only as it fits in career interest areas.
Speech Ind. Study 01151 .5 credit
Available: Grades 11-12
EL credit, Pass/No Pass
Students will practice and hone the art of public speaking. Assignments and lessons will cover multiple different kinds of speeches such as expository, persuasive, impromptu, and dramatic. This is an independent study class and students must have permission from the teacher.
Business & Marketing IS 12997 .5 credit
Available: Grades 11-12
EL credit, Pass/No Pass
Students will be able to focus on projects of interest in the business and marketing fields. Must have teacher permission.
Work Experience 16098 .5 Credit ea
Construction Career Experience 17048
Business Workplace Experience 12998
Natural Resource Workplace Experience 18548
Prerequisite: Administrative Approval, parent consent
Available: Grades 11-12
Elective Credit
Pass/No Pass
Many students in high school work at jobs after school and on the weekends. For every 65 hours that a student works within a trimester, a .5 credit of work experience credit can be earned. Students may earn up to 1.5 credit of work experience during each trimester or 1.5 credits during summer break. Work experience applications and coursework are available in the Counseling Center.
Community Service 22104 .5 Credit
Prerequisite: Administrative Approval, parent consent
Available: Grades 11-12
EL Credit
Pass/No Pass
Students will partner with a community agent to participate in a contextual learning experience.
Activities will provide students the opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency in a community setting. The agency and type of experience will depend on the interest of the student and the learning objectives that will be agreed upon at the time of the application. For every 65 hours that a student interns within a trimester, a .5 credit of community service credit can be earned. Students may earn up to 1.5 credits of this elective credit during each trimester or during summer break. Course credit will be based upon students contact time in the agency and completion of identified learning objectives. Grade will be dependent upon input from the agency, attendance and the degree of success in meeting objectives. This course may be a paid or unpaid learning experience depending on the actual student experience. Paperwork is available from the Counseling Center.