Special Electives
Course Descriptions
All courses are 1 semester, 1 credit courses unless otherwise noted. Courses can be taken for credit one time only, unless otherwise noted.
Curriculum Assistance F/S
Course Number: 00011X0R
Prerequisite: EC teacher’s recommendation and an IEP.
This course is designed to provide support for students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
It offers students an opportunity to receive small group or individualized instruction in subjects such as English, math,
social studies, and science. This course may be taken for repeated elective credit throughout the high school years
as needed.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grades: 9 – 12
Library Media Assistant F/S
Course Number: 96082X0S
Prerequisite: English I and a recommendation from the media coordinator. An application is required.
Assist media staff. Maturity and responsibility are a must to be accepted in Library Science.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grades: 10 – 12 FHS
Recommended for Grades: 11 – 12 SHS
Yearbook I F/S
Course Number: 10292X001
Prerequisite: Application and teacher recommendation
Publication of the high school yearbook. Includes selling ads.
Students learn basic principles of yearbook production and develop journalistic skills that include interviewing, writing copy, captions, and headlines; digital photography; ad sales; desktop publishing and using appropriate technology tools for media production. To be considered for yearbooks staff, students must get recommendations from 2 teachers and complete the application process.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grades: 10 – 12
Yearbook II F/S
Course Number: 10292X002
Prerequisite: Yearbook I and teacher recommendation. Requires application.
Publication of the high school yearbook. (See description under Yearbook I)
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grades: 10 – 12
Yearbook III F/S
Course Number: 10292X003
Prerequisite: Yearbook II and teacher recommendation. Requires application.
Publication of the high school yearbook. Limited to yearbook staff appointed by administration.
(See description under Yearbook I)
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grades: 10 – 12
Yearbook IV F/S
Course No. 10292X004
Prerequisite: Yearbook III and teacher recommendation. Requires application.
Publication of the high school yearbook. Limited to yearbook staff appointed by administration.
(See description under Yearbook I)
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grades: 11 – 12