Miscellaneous

810307

Leadership SEM

Quarter(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Leadership introduces students to the basics of leadership training. Areas studied are leadership styles, characteristics and self-concept of leaders, functions that a leader fulfills, and development of individual leadership traits.

810317

Leadership FY

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Leadership introduces students to the basics of leadership training. Areas studied are leadership styles, characteristics and self-concept of leaders, functions that a leader fulfills, and development of individual leadership traits.

810500

7 Habits 6

Quarter(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6

7 Habits 6 helps students gain the skills and understanding needed in order to become highly successful individuals. The class concentrates on character and community aspect as well as give students skills to be successful in school. The class is based on the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, by Sean Covey.

810501

7 Habits 7

Quarter(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 7

7 Habits 7 helps students gain the skills and understanding needed in order to become highly successful individuals. The class concentrates on character and community aspect as well as give students skills to be successful in school. The class is based on the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, by Sean Covey.

810502

7 Habits 8

Quarter(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 8

7 Habits 8 helps students gain the skills and understanding needed in order to become highly successful individuals. The class concentrates on character and community aspect as well as give students skills to be successful in school. The class is based on the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, by Sean Covey.

810306

Service Learning

Quarter(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Service Learning is a form of experiential learning where students apply academic knowledge and critical thinking skills to address genuine community needs. The class is designed to help students gain an understanding of human psychology, community life, civic responsibility, government, career options, and human diversity.

80933

AVID

Quarters(s): 4

Prerequisite: Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) provides students with increasing levels of college readiness skills based upon their current grade level. Students have the opportunity to increase skills while learning more about college opportunities and the required skills to be successful during all levels of educational and adult life. Students interested in AVID must apply, interview, and be accepted into the system of study.

820406

Character Education

Quarter(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Character Education covers the characteristics of success, goal setting, career awareness, and study skills.

820407

Character Education SEM

Quarter(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Character Education covers the characteristics of success, goal setting, career awareness, and study skills.

820408

Character Education FY

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Character Education covers the characteristics of success, goal setting, career awareness, and study skills.

810700

Peer Mediation

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Teacher Approval

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

Peer Mediation provides students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to serve as mediators of student conflicts and serve as peer counselors. Students participate in team-building activities and learn a variety of skills including communication skills, assertiveness and active listening, decision-making skills, social skills, and presentation skills. Education in conflict mediation skills and the application of these is explored.

808500

Library Science

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: Librarian Approval

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

Library Science teaches students how materials are organized in a library and the role of the library in the community. Students locate, examine, evaluate, and use library resources, practice basic research skills, and complete exercises in library science that are prepared and evaluated by the librarian.

104330

Multimedia

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

Multimedia is an integration of communication skills and artistic proficiency using contemporary media arts as a focus.

810206

Study Skills

Quarters(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Study Skills helps students develop an awareness of themselves as learners. Students identify their strengths and weaknesses and learn how to focus their efforts to improve their weaker study habits. Students learn to listen actively, ask pertinent questions, interpret information presented, and draw conclusions based on the information.

810207

Study Skills SEM

Quarters(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Study Skills helps students develop an awareness of themselves as learners. Students identify their strengths and weaknesses and learn how to focus their efforts to improve their weaker study habits. Students learn to listen actively, ask pertinent questions, interpret information presented, and draw conclusions based on the information.

810208

Study Skills FY

Quarters(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Study Skills helps students develop an awareness of themselves as learners. Students identify their strengths and weaknesses and learn how to focus their efforts to improve their weaker study habits. Students learn to listen actively, ask pertinent questions, interpret information presented, and draw conclusions based on the information.