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Humanities Honors-18640V
TThis class is an inter-disciplinary program that exposes students to art and music appreciation, philosophy, sociology and man's general cultural heritage. Emphasis will be placed on the historical development of the cultural aspects of society and on the dynamics of change. This course may only be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1 Elective Credit -
Leadership Seminar-18200V
This course will assist students in discovering and applying personal, social, employability and academic skills through active involvement in real-life situations. Students will also develop interpersonal skills and an appreciation of social, cultural, and ethnic diversity in relation to all areas of their lives. This course will provide students with a focus regarding future school and career choices. Enrollment in this course will provide students with the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to make positive contributions at home, school, in the community and the workplace.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1 Elective Credit -
Online Learning and Digital Citizenship - 518171V
In this one-semester course, students develop essential study skills for academic success, such as staying organized, managing time, taking notes, applying reading strategies, writing strong papers, and researching and properly citing information. Explicit modeling and ample practice are provided for each study skill to support student mastery. Instruction on how to be a responsible online learner is threaded throughout the course, and these skills are directly addressed in lessons on cyberbullying, staying safe online, and learning how to be a digital leader. A basic understanding of software and hardware and how to troubleshoot common technology issues are also taught. By the end of the course, students will have the tools they need to be academically successful in both traditional and digital learning environments.
Prerequisites: Fulltime eCampus students only
Credits: 0.5 Elective Credit -
Professional Internship-18501V
Students are assisted in obtaining opportunities to realistically investigate professional fields based on their career goals and future employment. The students will receive training on employ-ability skills, educational perspective, and information on career demands, outlook, advantages and disadvantages. The students must have 135 hours of career experience deemed worthwhile by the Internship Coordinator upon completion of the class. This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Must be a senior with own transportation
Credits: 1 Elective Credit -
School/Community Service - 18500V
Students volunteer their services at selected non-profit community sites and receive elective credit. Courses requirements include: 60 hours for one-half credit per semester, limit of two (2) credits possible per student (unless approved by building administrator).
Prerequisites: Administrator's approval
Credits: 0.5 Elective Credit -
Strategies for Academic Success- 519030V
Offering a comprehensive analysis of different types of motivation, study habits, and learning styles, EL1087 encourages high school and middle school students to take control of their learning by exploring varying strategies for success. Providing engaging lessons that will help students identify what works best for them individually, this one-semester course covers important study skills, such as strategies for taking high-quality notes, memorization techniques, test-taking strategies, benefits of visual aids, and reading techniques.
Prerequisites: Fulltime eCampus students only
Credits: 0.5 Elective Credit