Miscelleneous Electives

EL981 (LC SC SU) 1st Period
EL986 (LC SC SU) 6th Period
EL987 (LC SC SU) 7th Period
EL988 (LC SC SU) 8th Period

Credit: 0
Grade: 11-12
Prerequisite: Principal, Counselor, Written Parent Approval

Excused periods relate to those 11th and 12th grade students who have enough credits to fulfill transcript requirements and are not ‘at risk’ to graduate. Excused periods may be substituted at the beginning or end of the scheduled day to allow flexibility for the student to attend all classes for dual credit or to work. The following points relate to excused periods:

1. If a student qualifies for excused periods and approval is granted, the student can apply the excused periods either at the beginning or end of the scheduled day.
2. In deciding whether to choose an excused period, the student must keep in mind he/she must be enrolled in at least 6 credit courses during a semester in 11th grade and 5 credit courses in 12th grade.
3. All students must have a lunch period.

Credit: 0
Grade: 11-12
Prerequisite: None

This course is designed as an independent studies class and is open to juniors and seniors who have enough credits to fulfill transcript requirements and are not ‘at risk’ to graduate. Seniors will be given priority enrollment. Students are expected to be able to fulfill duties and responsibilities common to school-related offices; to have skills for effective communication and information management in an office environment; and to understand the ethical ramifications related to privacy, reliability and punctuality in office environments. Daily attendance is required. Grade will be pass/fail.

PEER ASSIST DISABILITIES 1 - EL993 (PASWD1)
PEER ASSIST DISABILITIES 2 - EL994 (PASWD2)

Credit: .5-2
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: None

Peer Assistance for Students with disabilities is designed to promote an inclusive educational environment for all students. This course provides peer assistants the opportunity to develop leadership and communication skills. Peer assistants obtain initial training in confidentiality, cueing, prompting, and positive reinforcement upon enrollment in the general education classroom and special education setting by model-ing appropriate learning behaviors, assisting with hands-on learning activities, and developing activities to facilitate inclusion in the classroom. The goal is to create a relationship among age appropriate peers of differing abilities, both socially and academically.

Credit: .5 - 1
Grade: 9-10
Prerequisite: None

This course focuses on the skills and strategies necessary for students to make a successful transition into high school academics. Students will explore options available in high school, post-secondary education, and post-secondary employment. Essential knowledge and skills include: learning and communication skills; self-discipline, attitude, and resilience; time management, organization and study skills; leadership and character; academic and career exploration.