This class is to provide high school students, potentially interested in becoming teachers, with first hand classroom experience needed to inform and shape occupational choices. The class will consist of instruction from a Master teacher and practicum in real classrooms. This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite : Election to Student Council, class office or permission of the teacher
This course is designed to provide students with an awareness of the intricacies of representative government and communications through direct involvement with both processes. Classroom instruction is combined with leadership experience through student council meetings, committee meetings and projects. This course may be repeated for credit.
Students will be trained to assist in various aspects of Media Center operation and organization. Students will also be working with computers and AV equipment. Since public relations skills are important in the Media Center, students should be enthusiastic, reliable and self-directed. Library Media Services students are graded on their attitude, attendance, efficiency, responsibilities and tests. This course may be repeated for credit.
Peer tutors will receive diagnostic and instructional training. Skills acquired from this training will be used to assist students in one-on-one and small group instructional situations. The goal of every peer tutor will be to ensure that each client receives the additional help he needs in meeting the objectives or outcomes for his class(es). Peer tutors will be assigned according to local school needs. This course may be repeated for credit.
This is a 2 year program that prepares students to design, build and maintain computer networks. The course focuses on network equipment, design, and operation through hands on activities such as wiring, cabling and the configuration of routers and switches. The course introduces students to basic and advanced networking concepts such as IP addressing, OSI model, network topologies, industry standards and routing. The final assessment entails the setting up of an operable LAN. Upon completion of the program students may take the Cisco certified networking associate exam. Success on this test assures employers that a certified student know how to build and maintain a network.
Prerequisite : Teacher approval
Reliable students with time to devote to producing the school yearbook are encouraged to sign up for this class. Units include writing copy, designing pages, and organizing the book. Meeting deadlines is vitally important to insure books are delivered on time. Mastery of typing, graphic arts, journalism, or photography is recommended. Other publications such as handbooks or magazines may be produced and photography skills may be taught at some schools. This course may be repeated for credit.