Miscellaneous Course Descriptions

ACT Preparation 

These courses are designed to help students learn effective skills in test-taking, reading, math thinking and logic, and studying. They include study skills, reading comprehension skill building, speed reading, test-taking strategies, test anxiety reduction, vocabulary enrichment, logic and practice test taking. Students may receive one unit of elective credit for each course.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard

SAT Preparation

These courses are designed to help students learn effective skills in test-taking, reading, math thinking and logic, and studying. They include study skills, reading comprehension skill building, speed reading, test-taking strategies, test anxiety reduction, vocabulary enrichment, logic and practice test taking. Students may receive one unit of elective credit for each course.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard

AP Seminar

This is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Students learn to investigate a problem or issue, analyze arguments, compare different perspectives, synthesize information from multiple sources, and work alone and in a group to communicate their ideas. 

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Advanced Placement

Peer Tutoring

Peer Tutoring is open to 11th and 12th grade students. Peer tutors are assigned to an individual classroom to be available to help other students in that classroom. Peer tutors must be proficient in the subject matter of the class to which they are assigned, and should be self-motivated and able to follow directions from the teacher. Peer tutors must have good attendance and mature judgment. An application is required. Students should see their counselor for additional information.  

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard

Teacher Cadets I

This course is designed to introduce students to the profession of education. Students focus upon the nature of the K- 12 learner, including exceptional children; the process and methods of teaching; the nature of schools and schooling; and issues regarding the transformation of education. Students will be observing other classes and participating in Internships where the student assists the teacher with day to day activities such as creating and teaching a lesson plan. An application is required. Students should see their counselor for additional information.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard PREREQUISITE: Minimum GPA 3.0 recommended

Teacher Cadets II 

The course is offered to those students who have successfully completed Teacher Cadet I. Cadets will stay abreast of educational issues through current articles in professional journals and newspapers, internet information, relevant books, videos, broadcasts, in-class activities, and guest speakers. The various methods of teaching will be discussed and explored. The physical, social, personal and moral development of K-12 students will be examined. Further observation and the culminating field experience in the grade level or subject of the Cadet’s choice will help the student determine if a career in education is for him/her. An application is required. Students should see their counselor for additional information.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard PREREQUISITE: Teacher Cadets I, Minimum GPA 3.0 is recommended