• MISCELLANEOUS
    Elective Credit

     

    005001/005002
    Student Aide
    Infinite Campus Name: STUDENT AIDE
    Grade(s): 11-12
    Prerequisite: Coordinating staff member approval and application process or administrator approval
    1/2 credit each semester

    An office worker will work either in the administrative offices, concept centers, or with a teacher, giving clerical help. An office worker will receive a Pass/Fail grade. The student is limited to one credit total in Cadet Teaching and/or Student Aide.
    997001/997002
    Cadet Teaching 
    Infinite Campus Name: CADET TEACH
    Grade(s): 11-12
    Prerequisite: Coordinating staff member approval and application process
    1/2 credit each semester

    This course provides students with an opportunity to use their knowledge, time, ideas, and energy in a very practical setting. Students are assigned as classroom assistants to a teacher at West High or at one of the feeder schools. Cadet teachers will be provided opportunities: tutor individual students and conduct review sessions with small groups. Transportation to the feeder schools is the responsibility of the student. The student is limited to one credit total in Cadet Teaching and/or Student Aide.
    137930
    Science Laboratory Assistant
    Infinite Campus Name: LAB ASST
    Grade(s): 11-12
    Prerequisite: B average in Science, junior or senior standing, and departmental approval
    1/2 credit each semester

    This is a special course for students to have the opportunity to learn laboratory skills needed for any scientific career. The student will develop skills in making chemical solutions, raising laboratory animals, microbiology techniques, maintaining equipment and supplies used in science classes, and assisting teachers in preparing for laboratory activities. They may also work on a scientific project under teacher supervision. Students must be reliable and enjoy working with science materials. Permission from the science department is required. The number of students accepted per class period is very limited.
    990990
    Independent Study
    Infinite Campus Name: I.S. Area of Study
    Grade(s): 11-12
    Prerequisite: Approval by Teacher Leader and application process
    1/2 credit each semester

    Independent study is an option that is available for students that have a special interest, motivation or ability, and commitment to complete course work on his or her own. Students must find a certified teacher willing to offer their course independently. The following procedure should be followed:
    1. Student needs to contact the appropriate teacher to discuss possible areas of study.
    2. Together, the teacher and student in conjunction with the instructional leader should write an Independent Study Proposal. They will define and complete the proposal with the following: Desired Results; Assessment Evidence; and Learning Plan, outlining specific assignments, topics, timelines, and meetings for which the student will receive ½ credit (per semester).
    3. The completed Independent Study Proposal, with signatures, should be returned to the counselor prior to the semester.
     
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    990061/990062
    Study Hall
    Infinite Campus Name: STUDY HALL
    Grade(s): 9-12
    Prerequisite: None
    No Credit

    Students may access the Academic Support Centers during their Study Hall time.