Misc. Programs and Classes

This course provides support for students who struggle academically and need assistance with conceptual understanding of academically complex material. Credit for Graduation: Elective

This course provides support for students who struggle academically and need assistance with conceptual understanding of academically complex material. Credit for Graduation: Elective

This course is designed to support completion of graduation requirements and may include regular academic monitoring, design of High School and Beyond Plan, post secondary application, administration of tests, and design of student lead conferences. This course is the center of the creation of smaller learning environments. Attendance required. Credit for Graduation: Elective

This course is designed to support completion of graduation requirements and may include regular academic monitoring, design of High School and Beyond Plan, post secondary application, administration of tests, and design of student lead conferences. This course is the center of the creation of smaller learning environments. Attendance required. Credit for Graduation: Elective

All students may take courses with Advanced Placement (AP) designation. In AP Research students will learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and in a team. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP exams of their choosing will earn the AP Capstone Diploma. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research, but not on four additional AP exams will receive the AP Seminar and Research certificate. Credit for Graduation: English

All students may take courses with Advanced Placement (AP) designation. In AP Research students will learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and in a team. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP exams of their choosing will earn the AP Capstone Diploma. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research, but not on four additional AP exams will receive the AP Seminar and Research certificate. Credit for Graduation: English

This course prepares students for lifelong volunteering in their community in the services of education and leisure. Students learn a variety of safety and security practices and skills involved in managing education, leisure and other programs and events for themselves and others. Students demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in the field of recreation by actively volunteering in elementary schools and community centers. Teacher approval required. Credit for Graduation: Elective

This course prepares students for lifelong volunteering in their community in the services of education and leisure. Students learn a variety of safety and security practices and skills involved in managing education, leisure and other programs and events for themselves and others. Students demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in the field of recreation by actively volunteering in elementary schools and community centers. Teacher approval required. Credit for Graduation: Elective

The AVID I course is an elective class for college-bound students. It provides academic, tutorial, career-goal planning, and social support for students through AVID curriculum (WIC-R) and AVID High School Libraries focus on Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration and Reading. To ensure success in college-prep courses, students work independently and as partners, as well as in teacher and tutor-led collaborative groups. Note-taking, outlining, writing , speaking, reading, test-taking strategies, maintaining organized notebook binders, self-awareness, and preparation for PSAT are stressed. Students receive information regarding AP classes and may participate in AP classes. Credit for Graduation: Elective

The AVID I course is an elective class for college-bound students. It provides academic, tutorial, career-goal planning, and social support for students through AVID curriculum (WIC-R) and AVID High School Libraries focus on Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration and Reading. To ensure success in college-prep courses, students work independently and as partners, as well as in teacher and tutor-led collaborative groups. Note-taking, outlining, writing , speaking, reading, test-taking strategies, maintaining organized notebook binders, self-awareness, and preparation for PSAT are stressed. Students receive information regarding AP classes and may participate in AP classes. Credit for Graduation: Elective

The AVID II course continues with the AVID WIC-R curriculum, advancing to more rigorous individual and small-group instruction in support of all the students’ academic courses, and college-awareness activities. There is an instructional emphasis on writing skills and helping students to successfully pass high school assessments. Students continue to get support for PSAT. Students are provided guidance and support in preparation for enrollment in AP classes. By the end of the course students are expected to enroll in one or more AP classes. Credit for Graduation: Elective

The AVID II course continues with the AVID WIC-R curriculum, advancing to more rigorous individual and small-group instruction in support of all the students’ academic courses, and college-awareness activities. There is an instructional emphasis on writing skills and helping students to successfully pass high school assessments. Students continue to get support for PSAT. Students are provided guidance and support in preparation for enrollment in AP classes. By the end of the course students are expected to enroll in one or more AP classes.

Using AVID strategies, this course will focus on preparing students for success on college entrance exams such as the SAT/ACT, as well as the rigors of college level coursework. Students will review the SAT/ACT test formats, exam directions and scoring guides. They will also learn key test-taking strategies including critical reading/writing skills and math strategies. The course will offer ample opportunity to practice the required skills for the exams. Additionally, coursework will focus on college research by investigating the college admissions requirements, the application process, and information about scholarships and financial aid. AVID tutors will provide guidance through the peer study group model. Students in this class will practice the skills necessary to select, apply to and succeed at an appropriate four-year university. Credit for Graduation: Elective

Using AVID strategies, this course will focus on preparing students for success on college entrance exams such as the SAT/ACT, as well as the rigors of college level coursework. Students will review the SAT/ACT test formats, exam directions and scoring guides. They will also learn key test-taking strategies including critical reading/writing skills and math strategies. The course will offer ample opportunity to practice the required skills for the exams. Additionally, coursework will focus on college research by investigating the college admissions requirements, the application process, and information about scholarships and financial aid. AVID tutors will provide guidance through the peer study group model. Students in this class will practice the skills necessary to select, apply to and succeed at an appropriate four-year university. Credit for Graduation: Elective

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a course designed to help student pursue a four-year college degree. AVID students work through peer study groups and collaborate with college academic coaches to deepen their content knowledge, practice questioning strategies and lead discussions. AVID coursework focuses on entrance and placement exams, career and college knowledge, preparing for college study sessions, test-taking strategies, refining Cornell note taking strategies, time management, organizational skills, and presentation methods. Credit for Graduation: Elective

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a course designed to help student pursue a four-year college degree. AVID students work through peer study groups and collaborate with college academic coaches to deepen their content knowledge, practice questioning strategies and lead discussions. AVID coursework focuses on entrance and placement exams, career and college knowledge, preparing for college study sessions, test-taking strategies, refining Cornell note taking strategies, time management, organizational skills, and presentation methods. Credit for Graduation: Elective

Students will serve as the on-duty lifeguard for one of the following courses: 1) Swim & Dive; 2) Lifeguard Training; or 3) Freshman P.E. Students must have a valid Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and have approval from the building’s lifeguard instructor. Credit for Graduation: Elective

This course will assist students in meeting standard on their culminating project. The course will help students complete their portfolios, fulfill their community experience, write their reflective paper, and present their project at the end of the course. Credit for Graduation: Elective

Students work as teacher assistants. This course is recommended for those students “planning to major” in the subject fields of the teacher or majoring in business. Students must be on track to graduate “on-time” and that they can only be a TA once per semester. Credit for Graduation: Elective

Students work as teacher assistants. This course is recommended for those students “planning to major” in the subject fields of the teacher or majoring in business. Students must be on track to graduate “on-time” and that they can only be a TA once per semester. Credit for Graduation: Elective