Business/Computer Department

 

Based on continual technological advancements in the marketplace, the projected needs

of the business community for entry-level workers and the projected output of trained students expected from high schools, it has become the responsibility of the Business/Computer Department of Hill Regional Career High School to aid students in acquiring the needed competencies. While business/computer education at Hill Regional Career High School does mean training for some specialized employment, to enter a two- or four-year technical school and/or college, we are cognizant that specialized training is deficient if it is not supplemented by a continued education.  Moreover, we help our students grow in self-awareness, in academic preparation and in practical experience.  Although some of our business/computer courses are electives, business/computer education is an essential component of our high school curricula.  Networking with community business resources provides students with knowledge of career exploration and hands-on-experience, thereby enabling students to apply skills acquired in the classroom to “real world” situations. 

 

Hill Regional Career High School is part of the National Academy Foundation and offers students specialized instruction in the areas of finance and information technology.  The Academy of Finance and Academy of Information Technology are offered as three year programs beginning in students’ sophomore year.  The selection process includes an application, teacher evaluations and an interview. 

 

 

#503 PERSONAL FINANCE                                                                        GRADE 10, 11, 12

Level 1             Credit   .50                                                                    HALF YEAR

Prerequisites:    Keyboarding                                                                 Graduation Requirement

 

Course Description: This course teaches students personal finance, including budgeting, savings, investments, and credit.  Students will gain knowledge of economic concepts, consumer skills, goal setting, how to take control of their finances, and how to make wise financial decisions.

 

Course Assessment: Class Work - 33.3%; Homework, Test/Quizzes – 33.3%; Project/Papers – 33.3%

 

Course must be taken in conjunction with Business Communications #517.

 

#504 KEYBOARDING/COMPUTER FOUNDATIONS                  GRADE 9, 10, 11,12 Level 2      Credit 1.0          FULL YEAR               

Prerequisites:    None                                                                            Graduation Requirement

 

Course Description:  This course is designed to provide instruction for the development of the “touch” method of keyboarding, to improve speed and accuracy with the addition of formatting skills as applied to personal and business documents. This course will also explore computer hardware and software basics.   Through out this course students will develop good employment skills and a professional attitude.  Students will input, edit, store, retrieve, and print data electronically. Additionally students will use the internet to develop research and analytical skills in relation to current business trends and topics. 

 

Course Assessment: Class work – 40%; Tests/Quizzes – 25%; Speed – 10%; Technique and Accuracy – 10%; Participation & Behavior – 15%

 

Tech Prep Course – see additional information on page 9 under Tech Prep Enrollment.

#513 MICROSOFT OFFICE                                                                        GRADES 10, 11, 12

Level 2             Credit 1.0                                                                      FULL YEAR

Prerequisites:    Keyboarding    

Requirement for all students majoring in Business and Computers

 

Course Description: This course introduces students to the applications of Microsoft Office.  Students will learn to use and develop an understanding of the following applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.  Students will create documents with Word, build spreadsheets with Excel, manage data with Access, and design presentations with PowerPoint.  One marking period is dedicated to learning each application.

 

Course Assessment: Class Work – 50%; Homework, Quizzes and Tests – 25%; Participation and Behavior – 25%

 

#515 OFFICE TECHNOLOGY                                                         GRADES 11, 12

Level 1             Credit 1.0                                                                      FULL YEAR

Prerequisites:    Completion of two Business/Computer classes in addition to Keyboarding & Microsoft Office and/or permission of instructor

 

Course Description: Students work collaboratively to operate an in-school company, Creative Computer Services, to prepare for careers in business. This course is designed to train students in the use of business technology, procedures, communications and company practices.  Work ethic, decision-making skills and teamwork are a large part of this business course.  Business and computer skills previously mastered are applied to office situations.

 

Course Assessment: Attendance - 20%; Teamwork - 20%; Work Effort and Productivity – 40%; Professionalism and Ethics - 20%

 

#517 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS                                          GRADES 10, 11, 12

Level 2             Credit .50                                                                      HALF YEAR

Prerequisites:    Keyboarding & Personal Finance

 

Course Description: This course stresses the English language as it relates to communications in the business world.  Oral and written expressions are considered essential tools for successful employment.  Course content deals with self-awareness, self-knowledge, and self-understanding in communicating clearly, completely, concisely, concretely and correctly.

 

Course Assessment: Class Work – 30%; Projects – 50%; Participation/Homework – 20%

 

Note:  Course must be taken in conjunction with Personal Finance #503.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#529 MARKETING & ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES               GRADES 11, 12

Level 2             Credit 1.0                                                                      FULL YEAR               

Prerequisites:    Keyboarding & Microsoft Office

 

Course Description:  This course will follow the curriculum from the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE).  The ownership and management of a small business takes on very important dimensions for many students who will in the future either work for a moderate size business or operate a business of their own.  This course will provide students with a step-by-step approach to starting and operating a business using marketing, merchandising, basic accounting, and management skills.  In addition to classroom instruction, the student will be required to start a business and sell a product or service.  Students will also complete a business plan that is based upon a business idea that they might be interested in starting.

 

Course Assessment: Class Work/Homework – 25%; Test/Quizzes – 25%; Projects – 25%; Class Participation & Attendance – 25%.

 

#530 ACCOUNTING I                                                                      GRADES 11, 12

Level 2             Credit 1.0                                                                      FULL YEAR

Prerequisites:    Keyboarding

 

Course Description: This course is designed to present the introductory concepts and procedures of double-entry accounting and the accounting cycle.  It is applied to both service and merchandising business for a single proprietorship and partnership.  The development and presentation of a business simulation is the culminating activity of the course.

 

Course Assessment: Working papers – 45%; Tests – 40%; Quizzes – 10%; Research Paper – 5%

 

Note: Course is required for students in the Academy of Finance.

 

Tech Prep Course—see additional information on page 9 under Tech Prep Enrollment.

 

#532 ACCOUNTING II                                                                     GRADES 12

WITH COMPUTER APPLICATIONS                                             FULL YEAR

Level 1             Credit 1.0

Prerequisites:    Accounting I and teacher recommendation

 

Course Description: This course is designed to reinforce the accounting concepts and procedures learned in Accounting I and to further the students’ understanding and use of a variety of accounting procedures and documents for a corporation.  Students will use automated accounting systems and Microsoft Excel for key-entering accounting data and the preparation of financial statements.  In addition to textbook and computer activities, guest speakers from local business, who can provide additional technical information, are invited to speak to the class to add realism to the course.

 

Course Assessment: Working Papers – 45%; Tests – 40%; Quizzes – 10%; Research Paper – 5%

 

Note: Course highly recommended for students in the Academy of Finance.

#534 BUSINESS AND CONSUMER LAW                                       GRADES  11, 12

Level 2             Credit 1.0                                                                      FULL YEAR

Prerequisites:    Keyboarding

 

Course Description: There is a need in our complex society for all people to have some knowledge of the law in relation to business in order to function effectively as consumers, citizens and employees/employers.  Emphasis is not only placed upon principles and rules but also upon the purpose and logic of the law.  Students are also introduced to the study of the American legal system, civil law and the rights and responsibilities of young people in the business world.  Contract, property, consumer and global economic laws are introduced to enable students to become more knowledgeable consumers. 

 

Course Assessment:  Class Work/Homework – 33.3%; Class Participation/Behavior – 33.3%; Tests & Quizzes – 33.3%

 

#545 DESKTOP PUBLISHING                                                        GRADES 11, 12

Level 1             Credit 1.0                                                                      FULL YEAR

Prerequisites:    Keyboarding & Microsoft Office

 

Course Description: Desktop Publishing offers students the opportunity to increase capability to improve communications through the use of graphic illustrations, photographs and text.  Students will learn to create publications, add text and graphics at their own desktop, revise them on screen to fit their needs and print publishable documents.  Additionally, students will learn the elements of quality design and layout; learn to use desktop publishing software, and computer equipment such as a digital camera and scanner.  Students will also create a web page to learn the differences between designing hardcopy and web publications.

 

Course Assessment: Class Participation & Work Assignments – 40%; Attendance – 20%; Notebook & Homework – 40%

 

Note:  Course is NOT available to students in the Academy of Information Technology

 

#559 PANTHER'S PROWL INTERNSHIP                                      GRADE 12      

Level 2             Credit 1                                                                        FULL YEAR

Prerequisites:    Marketing & Entrepreneurial Studies, Teacher approval  

                                                                                                                                               

Course Description: Provides students an opportunity to work in the school store to learn attitudes and skills needed for employment and have first-hand experience operating a retail business.  Students will learn inventory control, product pricing, stocking inventory, display design, promotional campaigns, standard accounting techniques and customer service skills. 

 

Course Assessment: Attendance & Participation – 50%; Projects – 30%; Class Journal – 20%

 

 

SPECIAL NOTE

 

#351 LEGAL SYSTEMS/ MOCK TRIAL                                        GRADES 11, 12

Level 1             *Credit 1.0                                                                    FULL YEAR   

                                                                                                                                   

May be applied as a Social Studies or a Business elective credit.  See History Department for course description and assessment information.

 

 

ACADEMY OF FINANCE COURSES

 

#561 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL SERVICES                    GRADE 10

Level    1          Credit 1.0                                                                      FULL YEAR

Prerequisites:    Keyboarding

 

Course Description:  The course will be offered as a two-semester course to be given in the tenth grade as a means of introducing students to the various sectors of the financial services industry.  The objective of this course is to help students learn about both the nature of the careers found in a particular sector and the scope of the work that comprises businesses such as insurance, real estate, public finance, accounting and the securities industry.

 

Course Assessment: Projects & Presentations – 33.3%; Participation and Behavior – 33.3%;

Tests/Quizzes – 33.3 %

 

Note: Course is available only to students that have been accepted into the Academy of Finance.

 

#562 ECONOMICS & THE WORLD OF FINANCE                                  GRADE 11

Level 1             Credit .50                                                                      HALF YEAR

Prerequisites:    10th Grade AOF Courses

 

Course Description: A one-semester course covering macro and microeconomics, which provides an understanding of how our market economy functions in a global setting.  It provides students with a survey of economic concepts including all of the basic principles recommended by the National Council on Economic Education.  In addition, a unit on capital markets acquaints the students with the role that various markets and securities play in the U.S. Economy. 

 

Note: Course is available only to students that have been accepted into the Academy of Finance.  This course should be taken in conjunction with English For Finance for grade 11, #569.

 

Course Assessment: Projects & Presentations – 33.3%; Participation and Behavior – 33.3%;

Tests/Quizzes/Homework – 33.3 %

 

#563 BANKING & CREDIT                                                             GRADE 11

Level 1             Credit .50                                                                      HALF YEAR

Prerequisites:    10th Grade AOF Courses

 

Course Description: A one-semester course presenting a survey of the principles and practices of banking and credit in the United States.  Students learn about the major functions of banks and other depository institutions, their in-house operations and procedures, central banking through the Federal Reserve System and current trends in the banking industry.  The credit component provides and overview of credit functions and operations including credit risk evaluation, loan creation and debt collection. 

 

Note: Course is available only to students that have been accepted into the Academy of Finance.  This course should be taken in conjunction with Financial Planning #572.

 

Course Assessment: Projects & Presentations – 33.3%; Participation and Behavior – 33.3%;

Tests/Quizzes/Homework – 33.3 %

 

 

 

#564 SECURITIES & INSURANCE                                                 GRADE 12

Level 1             Credit .50                                                                      HALF YEAR

Prerequisites:    10th  & 11th  Grade AOF Courses

 

Course Description: A one-semester course that looks at two sectors of the financial services industry from the perspectives of the consumer and the industry specialist.  Students receive an overview of front office operations in both the securities and insurance sectors, examine career paths in both areas, and gain insight into the current issues faced by the industry.  An emphasis is placed on examining the impact of technology on these finance sectors and on evaluating career paths available in each area.

 

Note: Course is available only to students that have been accepted into the Academy of Finance.  Course should be taken in conjunction with International Finance grade 12, #573. 

 

Course Assessment: Projects & Presentations – 33.3%; Participation and Behavior – 33.3%;

Tests/Quizzes/Homework – 33.3 %

 

#567 MICROSOFT OFFICE - ACADEMY OF FINANCE             GRADE 10

Level 2             Credit 1                                                                                    FULL YEAR

Prerequisites:    Keyboarding

 

Course Description: This course introduces students to the applications of Microsoft Office.  Students will learn to use and develop an understanding of the following applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.  Students will learn the MS Office applications in the context of the financial career field. Students will learn the MS Office applications and develop strategies for success in the finance career fields.

 

Course Assessment: Class Work – 50%; Homework, Quizzes & Tests – 25%; Participation and Behavior – 25%

 

Note: Course is available only to students that have been accepted into the Academy of Finance.

 

#569 ENGLISH FOR FINANCE                                                       GRADE 11

Level 1             Credit .50                                                                      HALF YEAR

Prerequisites:    10th Grade AOF Courses

 

Course Description: This course takes the juniors to the next level, further developing their knowledge of business lexicons and writing requirements.  Students are required to expand their writing, working through several drafts of most projects, and their group project work.  Likewise, the caliber of their presentation work is expected to increase, and preparation work for their summer internships is part of the curriculum.

 

Note: Course is available only to students that have been accepted into the Academy of Finance.  This course should be taken in conjunction with Economics and the World of Finance #562.

 

Course Assessment: Projects & Presentations – 33.3%; Class Work and Homework – 33.3%;

Tests/Quizzes – 33.3 %

 

#572 FINANCIAL PLANNING                                                         GRADE 11

Level 1             Credit .50                                                                      HALF YEAR

Prerequisites:    AOF Courses-10th Grade

 

Course Description: This one-semester course introduces students to the financial planning process and the components of a comprehensive financial plan.  Students will learn how to prepare a financial plan that includes saving, investing, borrowing, risk management, and retirement and estate planning.

 

Note: Course is only available to students that have been accepted into the Academy of Finance.  This course should be taken in conjunction with Banking/Credit #563.

 

Course Assessment: Tests & Quizzes – 33.3%; Class Participation/Behavior – 33.3%; Homework/Class Work – 33.3%

 

#573 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE                                                GRADE 12      

Level 1             Credit .50                                                                      HALF YEAR

Prerequisites:    AOF Courses-10th & 11th Grade

 

Course Description:       This one semester course explores major components of the international financial system.  It includes the study of foreign trade, the international monetary system, foreign exchange rates, foreign exchange markets, international financial markets, international banking, and the multinational corporation.

 

Note: Course is only available to students that have been accepted into the Academy of Finance.  This course should be taken in conjunction with Securities/Insurance #564.

 

Course Assessment: Tests/Quizzes – 33.3%; Class Participation/Behavior – 33.3%; Homework/Class Work – 33.3%

 

 

Academy of Finance 2006-2007

Course Sequencing

 

 

10th Grade Fall

 

 

10th Grade Spring

 

#561

Introduction to Financial Services

Full yr.

#561

Intro to Fin Svc.-cont.

Full yr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

#567

Microsoft Office for AOF

Full yr.

#567

Microsoft Office for AOF-cont.

Full yr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11th Grade Fall

 

 

11th Grade Spring

 

#562

Economics & World of Finance

Half yr.

#569

English for Finance

Half yr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

#563

Banking & Credit

Half yr.

#572

Financial Planning

Half yr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12th Grade Fall

 

 

12th Grade Spring

 

#573

International Finance

Half yr.

#564

Securities & Insurance

Half yr

Accounting I required - 10th –12th grade as fits in student schedule - Full yr.

Accounting II recommended -10th –12th grade as fits in student schedule -  Full yr.

ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSES

 

#580 MICROSOFT OFFICE - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY            GRADE 10

Level 1             Credit 1                                                                        FULL YEAR

Prerequisites:    Keyboarding                                                                                        

                                                                                                                               

Course Description: This course introduces students to the applications of Microsoft Office.  Students will learn to use and develop an understanding of the following applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.  Students will learn the MS Office applications and develop strategies for success in the information technology career field.  Additionally students will learn HTML, the language of the web, and design web pages with HTML.  The accessibility and performance of web pages will be stressed so that the students gain an appreciation for the experience of the audience. 

 

Course Assessment: Projects & Presentations – 25%; Class Work/Homework/Participation – 50%; Tests/Quizzes – 25% 

 

Note:    Course is only available to students that have been accepted into the Academy of Information Technology. 

 

#582 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY    GRADE 10

Level 1             Credit .50                                                                      HALF YEAR

Prerequisites:    10th Grade AOIT Courses                                                                                 

 

Course Description: This course is designed to present the student with basic concepts of information technology.  Upon completion of this course students will: understand what careers are available in the IT field, as well as how Information Technology impacts the world, people, and industry. 

 

Note: Course is only available to students that have been accepted into the Academy of Information Technology.  This course should be taken in conjunction with #583

Programming I.

 

Course Assessment: Projects & Presentations – 33.3%; Class Work/Homework/Participation –33.3%; Tests/Quizzes – 33.3%

 

#583 PROGRAMMING I                                                                  GRADE 10      

Level 1             Credit .50                                                                      HALF YEAR

Prerequisites:    10th Grade AOIT Courses                                                                                 

 

Course Description: Upon completion of this course students will: learn how to describe, analyze and solve programming problems, by paying attention to details and using logic.  These skills will be acquired while learning a higher level programming language.  It is important to specify that learning the programming skills, not the computer language, is the main objective.  The Scheme Programming Language will be used to facilitate the teaching of this course. 

 

Note:    Course is only available to students that have been accepted into the Academy of Information Technology.  This course should be taken in conjunction with #582 Introduction to Information Technology.

 

Course Assessment: Projects & Presentations – 33.3%; Class Work/Homework/Participation –33.3%; Tests/Quizzes – 33.3%

 

 

#584 DIGITAL NETWORKS                                                                        GRADE 11

Level 1             Credit .50                                                                      HALF YEAR

Prerequisites:    10th Grade AOIT Courses                                                                                                                     

Course Description: This course is designed to present the student with basic concepts of digital networks and functionally connecting multiple devices.  Students will develop an understanding of network components including types of cables, connectors, standards, security, communication structures, and network troubleshooting.  Concepts such as bandwidth, access time, data rate, and error detection and correction will be covered.

 

Note:    Course is only available to students that have been accepted into the Academy of Information Technology.  This course should be taken in conjunction with #585 System Support and Maintenance.

 

Course Assessment: Projects & Presentations-33.3%; Class Work/Homework/Participation –33.3%; Tests/Quizzes – 33.3%        

 

#585 SYSTEM SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE                          GRADE 11                  

Level 1             Credit .50                                                                      HALF YEAR

Prerequisites:    10th Grade AOIT Courses                                                                                 

 

Course Description:       This course introduces students to the computer’s inner workings. Students learn how to troubleshoot and repair various hardware, software, and configuration problems.  Students also learn how to install basic computer components as well as to install and configure software ranging from operating systems to applications.

 

Note:    Course is only available to students that have been accepted into the Academy of Information Technology.  This course should be taken in conjunction with #584 Digital Networks.

 

Course Assessment: Projects & Presentations – 33.3%; Class Work/Homework/Participation –33.3%; Tests/Quizzes – 33.3%     

 

# 586 PROGRAMMING II                                                               GRADE 12      

Level 1             Credit .50                                                                      HALF YEAR  

Prerequisites:    11th Grade AOIT Courses                                             

                                                                                   

Course Description:  This course is designed to build on the problem-solving skills and introduction to data structures found in the Programming I course.  Programming in Java will usher students into the world of object-oriented programming and complex data structures.  This is a hands-on introduction to Java. 

 

Note:  Course is only available to students that have been accepted into the Academy of Information Technology.  This course should be taken in conjunction with #589 Databases.

 

Course Assessment:  Class Work, Projects & Presentations – 40%; Participation – 20%; Tests/Quizzes – 20%; Homework – 20%

 

#587 DIGITAL MEDIA                                                                     GRADE 11

Level 1             Credit .50                                                                      HALF YEAR Prerequisites:      10th Grade AOIT Courses                                 

                                                                                   

Course Description:       This course is designed to present the student with concepts in  desktop publishing and digital media.  Students will develop skills in creating and editing graphics, website development, animation, digital photography, video, and sound.  Concepts such as the use of  color, layout and the elements of quality design are also addressed.

 

Note:    Course is only available to students that have been accepted into the Academy of Information Technology.  This course should be taken in conjunction with #591 E-Commerce.

 

Course Assessment: Participation & Class Work – 40%; Tests/Quizzes – 30%; Homework – 30%

 

#588 ADVANCED WEB TOOLS                                                      GRADE 12      

Level 1             Credit .50                                                                      HALF YEAR

Prerequisites:    11th Grade AOIT Courses                                                                                                                                 

Course Description:  This course is designed to present the student with more advanced web topics such as Java, web scripting, web server administration, and the various multimedia tools and concepts available.   Students will develop a greater understanding of digital media and programming.

 

Note:  Course is only available to students that have been accepted into the Academy of Information Technology.  This course should be taken in conjunction with #590 Multimedia Magazine.

 

Course Assessment:  Class Work, Projects & Presentations – 40%; Participation – 20%; Tests/Quizzes – 20%; Homework – 20%

 

# 589 DATABASES                                                                           GRADE 12      

Level 1             Credit .50                                                                      HALF YEAR  

Prerequisites:    11th Grade AOIT Courses                                             

                                                                                   

Course Description:       This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of relational database engines and the tools to use them.  Database concepts of tables, rows, indexes, constraints, triggers, SQL syntax and storage are among the concepts presented.

 

Note:  Course is only available to students that have been accepted into the Academy of Information Technology.  This course should be taken in conjunction with #586

Programming II.

 

Course Assessment:  Class Work, Projects & Presentations-40%; Participation-20%; Tests/Quizzes-20%; Homework-20%

 

 

# 590 MULTIMEDIA MAGAZINE                                                  GRADE 12      

Level 1             Credit .50                                                                      HALF YEAR

Prerequisites:    11th Grade AOIT Courses                                                                                                                     

Course Description:  This is a culminating project that is designed to integrate and build on the problem-solving skills, programming, digital media and web skills that students have learned in previous AOIT courses.   Students will apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired to create a web-based MultiMedia Magazine.

 

Note:  Course is only available to students that have been accepted into the Academy of Information Technology.  This course should be taken in conjunction with #588 Advanced Web Tool.

 

Course Assessment:  Class Work, Projects & Presentations – 40%; Participation – 20%; Tests/Quizzes – 20%; Homework – 20%

 

#591 E-COMMERCE                                                                        GRADE 11      

Level 1             Credit .50                                                                      HALF YEAR

Prerequisites:    10th Grade AOIT Courses                                                         

                                                                                   

Course Description: This course is designed to develop student academic, creative thinking and problem solving skills through the completion of a comprehensive E-Commerce business project.  Students will utilize multimedia and www development software to design and develop an E-Commerce business online.  The E-Commerce course will incorporate the basic concepts of creating a business plan, marketing, finance, advertising and implementation of a web business. 

 

Note:    Course is only available to students that have been accepted into the Academy of Information Technology.  This course should be taken in conjunction with #587 Digital Media.

 

Course Assessment: Participation & Class Work – 40%; Tests/Quizzes – 30%; Homework – 30%

 

 

Academy of Information Technology 2006-2007

Course Sequencing

 

 

10th Grade Fall

 

 

10th Grade Spring

 

#582

Intro. to Information Technology

Half yr.

#583

Programming I

Half yr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

#580

Microsoft Office for AOIT

Full yr.

#580

Microsoft Office for AOIT

Full yr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11th Grade Fall

 

 

11th Grade Spring

 

#587

Digital Media

Half yr.

#591

E-Commerce

Half yr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

#584

Digital Networks

Half yr.

#585

System Support & Maintenance

Half yr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12th Grade Fall

 

 

12th Grade Spring

 

#588

Advanced Web Tools

Half yr.

#590

Multimedia Magazine

Half yr.

#586

Programming II

Half yr.

#589

Databases

Half yr.

 

 

 

#599        TEACHER’S AIDE/COMPUTER TECHNICIAN                       GRADE 12

Level None                                                                                           HALF YEAR – FULL

Prerequisites:    Teacher approval, placement by Guidance                      YEAR*

                        Student must have completed all junior course requirements                    

 

Course Description:  Students enrolled, as a teacher’s aide will be required to be an advocate for success and demonstrate a desire to go beyond the basics.  This course is suited for the student who expresses an interest in the teaching field.  Students will be given assignments to assist teachers or classes according to their particular abilities or talents. Some examples of assignment include: acting as a mentor, role model, or tutor to other students; assisting the teacher in preparing for lessons or organizing classroom activities and creating bulletin boards.

 

Students will sign a contract that states their expected role as a teacher’s aide.  Student has the opportunity to earn work credit for service as a teacher’s aide.

 

*Dependent on course length.

 

Course Assessment:  Students are assessed based on their attendance, performance and productivity as stated in their teacher’s aide contract. This is a pass/fail course.