Course Descriptions

9th ACADEMIC LAB

Semester - Grade 9 only (non-credit)

9th grade academic lab consists of ninth grade students only.  Junior or senior mentors who have been trained in our PALS (Peer Assisted Leadership) program will periodically lead activities designed to aid in freshman transition to high school.  Study time will be provided as well.

ACADEMIC LAB

Semester - Grades 9-12 (non-credit)

Students can use this time to complete homework/see teachers.

PREREQUISITE:  None

ACT PREP

Semester - Grades 11-12

ACT Prep is for students who are serious about wanting to improve their ACT scores. Students will learn strategies and content specifically designed for the ACT test. Subjects covered are English, Reading, and Math. The semester will be split into two nine week sessions, one focusing on English and Reading while the other will focus on Mathematics. At the beginning of the semester, students will take English, Reading, and Math pre-tests in order to identify strengths and weakness. Upon completion of the course, post-tests will be administered to assess growth and improvement.

PREREQUISITE:  None

PEER ASSISTANCE AND LEADERSHIP (PALS)

Full Year - Grades 11-12

PALS students are selected by application.  Selected students are trained in active listening, problem solving, conflict mediation, and mentoring and leadership skills.  Skills are taught through role-playing, discussion team building activities, and community service projects.  Each student selected for this class must serve as a mentor in a freshman academic lab where they will put the skills learned in the classroom into practice assisting freshmen with the transition to high school.  This class is a two-period commitment and the course grade is based on the student’s performance in the classroom, and as a mentor.

PREREQUISITE:  By Application

STUDENT COUNCIL LEADERSHIP  1       

Semester - Grades 10-12 (Not an NCAA approved course)

Student Council Leadership class 1 is open to students in grades 10-12 interested in developing their leadership skills. Students will learn about effective motivation, goal setting, concepts of leadership, project planning, and civic service learning. Students will develop a clear understanding about the fundamental concepts of the differences of people and how they work together. Students will learn to work in groups to solve problems and to plan projects. Students will learn to recognize and respect individuality, no matter capability, gender, race or religion. Students will also work on socio-emotional growth throughout the semester.

PREREQUISITE: Student Council Member and 2.0 GPA

STUDENT COUNCIL LEADERSHIP 2

Semester-Grades 10-12 (Not an NCAA approved course)

Student Council Leadership class 2 is open to students in grades 10-12 interested in developing their leadership skills. Students will continue to work on motivation, goal setting, and leadership styles. Students will also develop effective communication and time management skills. Students will learn how to incorporate public relations, business models, and leadership implementation. Students will develop a clear understanding about the fundamental concepts of the differences of people and how they work together. 

PREREQUISITE: Student Council Member and 2.0 GPA

EXTENDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Semester - Grades 9-12

This course is designed to discover and deepen the understanding behind student learning through a project based learning experience. Developed in partnership with school and community members, students will design personal, meaningful and relevant learning experiences to meet their diverse learning styles, talents, and interests. Through a variety of experiences both at school and in partnership with business and industry, students will engage in a personalized learning experience to demonstrate proficiency on a select set of competencies agreed upon by the school advisor and community/industry partner.

PREREQUISITE: Application and approval from administrator overseeing ELOs

SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS

Semester - Grade 9-10

This course will provide students with an understanding of the skills it takes to be a highly successful high school student. The course is designed to provide students with competencies in study skills/habits, test prep, reading, growing in perseverance, and organization. Students will also identify their personal learning style, positive social skills, and participate in research for lifelong success and college and career readiness. This course will have a culminating problem based learning project that allows for personal reflection of growth and how they can take their experience and “pay it forward.” This will be a pass/fail course. As a pass/fail course, it is not factored into a student's GPA.

PREREQUISITE: Counselor and administrator approval