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ELECTIVE COURSE OFFERINGS AT A GLANCE

Elective course are arranged by discipline (type of elective credit granted). Disciplines are:; Career Cluster/Workplace Readiness, Fine Arts, Language Arts/World Languages, Math [courses do not grant a math credit]. Physical Education/Health, Science, Social Studies, and Technlogy.
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Course Number State Course ID Course Title Course Description May Be Grade Level Credit Fall Spring Grad Odd Grad Prerequisites
Applied* Years
Years

THIS COURSE considers the concept of “mental health” and discusses
mental health disorders. Sensitive subject matter is sometimes addressed in
Abnormal this advanced course. STUDENTS WILL learn about the four main types of Social 0.5 credit
144300 27714950 42990 Semester X X X X None
Psychology therapy, primary techniques of each, and characteristics of effective Studies course
therapists. Students become aware of possible careers in the mental health
field and how to prepare for these careers.

THIS COURSE WILL help prepare students for college
examinations, present test taking strategies and college study skill strategies,
use a variety of resources to investigate potential colleges, and discuss
ACT 0.5 credit
113800 8014100 Prep/College college transition issues. STUDENTS WILL be more confident when taking Social 10-12 Semester X X X X None
Study Skills college entrance examinations, develop a college selection profile, use Studies course
resources to investigate colleges, receive assistance with the college
admission process, learn about sources of financial aid, and be able to
anticipate and deal with issues of being a college student.

10 A/B THIS COURSE WILL allow students to work on lessons and projects as
180032 required due to accelerated academic programming and will provide an
180042 -- opportunity for additional time and attention for those students requiring
------- 11 0.5 credit
A/B 180052 8324000 Advisory - Gifted additional support. STUDENTS WILL understand how to effectively plan and Social 10-12 Semester X X X X Gifted IEP
180062 -- execute the workload required when participating in several advanced Studies course required
programming classes. They will work to develop organizational skills, time-
------- 12 management skills, learn to breakdown long term projects into interim
AB 180072 deadlines, and will more fully realize a high level of academic performance.
180082

THIS COURSE provides students with historical information about
the field of Psychology as well as insight into theories and biological
influences on human behavior. The course is designed for students who
144013 27735951 AP Psychology have a strong interest in Psychology and who plan to take the AP Psychology Social 11 - 12 1.0 credit / full X X X X None
144023 A/B Studies year Part A Part B
exam. STUDENTS WILL develop a high level of knowledge about
psychological issues and practices. Reading and writing requirements are
extensive.

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