Teacher Assistant (TA)

TEACHER ASSISTANT (TA)        

Elective for students Gr. 11 & 12

Prerequisite: Administrative Approval Required - Students must submit an application

Required Supplies: None

Offered: Every Year

Duration: Traditional semester

High School Credit: .5 credit 

College Credit: None

The purpose of this class is to allow students to assist a classroom teacher or RTR staff member, develop desirable work habits, and nurture a sense of community in our building.  This is a participation-based class in which students will assist in carrying out daily activities in the classroom or assigned department.  Tasks may include assisting students individually or in small groups, organizing or sorting materials, making copies, creating classroom displays, correcting assignments, cleaning up work areas, or other tasks as assigned.  Students must submit an application to be considered for placement.  This course will be graded on a pass/fail basis. Students will be limited in the amount of credit they can earn in High School for this class.


Click below for the application.  Submit it to Mrs. DeSmith by May 1, 2024 for consideration for Fall 2024 placement.