| Course: |
Child Development |
| Category: |
G |
| Credits: |
5-10 |
| Grade Level: |
9-12 |
| Prerequisite: |
Director Approval |
| Overview: |
This course, which can be taken in one or two semesters, introduces students to child development, parenting and child care
concepts, including a study of how the physical maturation and the social, emotional, and intellectual development of the
child are fostered and hindered. Student learns the stages of child development and need from pre-natal through age 5.
Preschool experience may be included.
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| Course: |
College/Career Exploratory |
| Category: |
R |
| Credits: |
5 |
| Grade Level: |
9-12 |
| Prerequisite: |
Required |
| Overview: |
This required one semester course allows students to research options after high school graduation. Attention is given to
using the Internet as a resource for research. College and career bound students must match options to personality traits,
compose a resume and develop interviewing skills. Students research colleges and/or careers that best "fit" each student's
personality and areas of interest. Long and short range goals are discussed and developed to help the student make
appropriate choices regarding his/her future.
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| Course: |
Contemporary Issues |
| Category: |
R |
| Credits: |
5 |
| Grade Level: |
9-12 |
| Prerequisite: |
Required |
| Overview: |
This required one semester course studies the student's development as individuals and family members in today's society.
The course helps students identify the development of their attitudes, values, standards, and goals that will influence
their decision-making now and in the future. Current topics are brought in to generate discussion.
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| Course: |
Driver Education and Safety |
| Category: |
V |
| Credits: |
2.5 |
| Grade Level: |
9-12 |
| Prerequisite: |
Age 15 |
| Overview: |
This half-semester course is intended to help the student understand the capabiliites and limitations of the driver, the
car he drives, and the roads he drives on. Safe and responsible driving habits are discussed, including the many dangers
of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. No behind-the-wheel is supplied.
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| Course: |
Intro. To Finance and Budget |
| Category: |
R |
| Credits: |
5 |
| Grade Level: |
9-12 |
| Prerequisite: |
Required |
| Overview: |
This required one semester course teaches effective financial planning techniques for students away at college or in the
work force. Students master basic personal financial decisions for everyday living as well as learning to manage a daily,
weekly, and monthly budget. |
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| Course: |
Physical Education |
| Category: |
R |
| Credits: |
5-20 (75-300 Hours) |
| Grade Level: |
7-12 |
| Prerequisite: |
Required |
| Overview: |
This required course is designed to meet the requirements of the "PRESIDENTIAL SPORTS AWARD PROGRAM" of the President's
Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. The class requires active participation with a small group in guided sporting and
recreational activities, as well as independent fitness activities which are to be recorded in a personal fitness log.
Participation in the program requires active monitoring by both the teacher and parent. The seminar class provides social
interaction and development of self-esteem.
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| Course: |
Volunteer Service |
| Category: |
R |
| Credits: |
5.0 (75 hours) |
| Grade Level: |
7-12 |
| Prerequisite: |
Supervisor to monitor and verify participation |
| Overview: |
This required course allows Students to participate in volunteer service in and around the community. This course is
co-sponsored with the SAVY (Students Actively Volunteering for You) and YVC (Youth Volunteering Center), divisions of the
United Way.
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