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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 WILL expose students to strategies and
techniques to aid them in developing critical thinking skills in preparation for
the SAT and/or ACT college entrance exam(s). The course will allow
students the opportunity to work on lessons and projects as required due to
accelerated academic programming and will provide an opportunity for
additional time and attention for those students requiring additional support.
382011 Social 1.0 credit / full X X
382021 2976000 Gifted Seminar 1 Finally, the course will allow students the opportunity to explore prospective Studies 10 year Part A Part B X X Gifted IEP
colleges and/or universities in preparation for the college application process.
STUDENTS WILL understand how to plan effectively and execute the
workload required when participating in several advanced program classes.
They will work to develop organizational skills and time management skills,
learn to break down long term projects into interim deadlines,
leading to a higher level of academic performance.

THIS COURSE WILL assist students in dealing with the maze of
financial aid, scholarships, choosing the best college offer, determining
where to live, budgeting, English and math placement tests, and preparing a
course of study for the freshman year. 0.5 credit
Gifted Transitions STUDENTS WILL prepare scholarship searches and applications, financial Social 12
381321 28996015 Semester X X X Gifted IEP
to College aid applications, as well as compile a portfolio of consisting of not only Studies Spring only course
sample college budgets based on their college choices, but also a sample
course of study, scholarships, information on extra curricular college
offerings, and a calendar of timelines for upcoming due dates. Students will
also develop interpersonal skills for successful independent living.

THIS COURSE WILL explore local, national, and global human
rights. Topics will include civil rights, prejudice, tolerance, workers' rights,
war, genocide, globalization, rights of indigenous cultures, the effect of war
on soldiers, women and children; women's issues, children's rights, 0.5 credit
145200 27524940 Human Rights pandemics, etc and possible solutions regarding such issues. STUDENTS Social 9 - 12 Semester X X X X None
WILL use a regional approach to understand human geography and conflict. Studies course
They will improve reading skills by examining a wide array of printed and
visual material. Presentation skills will be reinforced throughout the course
using research, writing, and speaking.

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