Additional Offerings
Courses are offered based on demand, teacher availability and certification.
31271 Employment Preparation A - 1 Trimester – CHS/HHS/NHHS/PHS (non-CTE) 9 10 11 12
This course will help students identify and evaluate personal goals, priorities, aptitudes, and interests with the goal of helping them make informed decisions about their careers. This course will expose students to various sources of information on career and training options and will also assist them in developing job search and employability skills.
31251-31256 Employment Experience 1-6 - 1 Trimester - CHS/HHS/NHHS/PHS 11 12
This course is designed to support students as they enter the workforce. Students must provide proof of employment and liability waiver. Pay stubs are submitted to verify 70 hours per credit hour issued. There is a limit of 2 work experience credits per trimester with a maximum of 6 Employment Education credits earned in high school. This course is graded on a pass/unsatisfactory grading system.
32141 Creative Writing - 1 Trimester - Repeatable – CHS/HHS 9 10 11 12
Students will read, analyze and write various forms of narrative including poetry, prose, drama, and non-fiction. In doing so, students will exercise writing skills, grammar competency, and critical thinking. Students will also exercise and improve their ability to comprehend and analyze a piece of literature using various reading and analysis strategies. The course will enhance students’ knowledge of and ability to understand and create sentence variety, figurative language, and the 6 Traits of Writing in written works. Students will engage in the writing and revision/proofreading processes (on an independent and collaborative level) and will finish the trimester with a published collection of their work. This course is for elective credit.
37667 Foundations of High School Math A - 2 Trimesters - Repeatable - CHS/HHS/NHHS/PHS 9 10
37668 Foundations of High School Math B
Prerequisite: Teacher Placement
This course utilizes the ALEKS program to assess a learner's current level of math mastery. Learners are then assigned modules specific to their learning needs. As learners work through these modules, they will gain mastery of prerequisite skills needed for success in Integrated Math I.
31991 ISAT Math Review - 1 Trimester - Repeatable – HHS/NHHS 9 10 11 12
Co-requisite: Must be taken concurrently with a math class
The objective of this course is to help students become proficient in mathematics This course will present students with multi-step problems, conceptual questions, and real-world applications. This class is for elective credit only. It does not count as a math credit toward graduation.
31941 SAT Test Prep - 1 Trimester - CHS/NHHS 11 12
Prerequisite: Completion of PSAT exam
This course will utilize the individualized SAT test preparation materials provided to students who have taken and received test results from the PSAT exam. Students will work on a test preparation study guide which has been individually created by the College Board based on the student’s PSAT test results.
42241 Peer Tutor - 1 Trimester - Repeatable - CHS/HHS/PHS 10 11 12
Prerequisite: Teacher/Administrative Approval
Students work with the students in a variety of educational settings on campus. This could include P.E., cafeteria, and other educational settings. All aide credits are limited to one per trimester and will be graded on a pass/unsatisfactory basis.
50701 Special Needs Peer Tutor - 1 Trimester - Repeatable - HHS/PHS 10 11 12
Prerequisite: Teacher/Administrative Approval
Students work with the developmentally disabled students in a variety of educational settings on campus. This could include P.E., cafeteria, and other educational settings. All aide credits are limited to one per trimester and will be graded on a pass/unsatisfactory basis.
31211 START - College Success - 1 Trimester - Repeatable - NHHS 11 12
This class helps bridge the gap between high school and post-secondary education. In this course, students learn personal characteristics, traits and values as well as career exploration skills to help them make informed academic and career decisions. Students will become knowledgeable about benefits and barriers to successfully completing post-secondary education and learn how to overcome barriers. Students participate in numerous campus visits, intensive program exploration/observation, and workshops to help them complete college application processes. Students who successfully complete the course are eligible for a scholarship to be used toward ISU’s College of Technology.
42401 Student Leadership (Cabinet) - 1 Trimester - Repeatable - CHS/HHS/NHHS/PHS 9 10 11 12
(Elected officers and class presidents are expected to enroll in this class. Senators, representatives, class officers, club and organization officers are encouraged to enroll.)
Student Leadership is designed to provide potential and active leaders the skills necessary to become successful in their student leadership roles. These skills will also be of significant value to the student in their leadership roles following high school. The course will provide directed time for academic preparation to be an effective leader as well as directed time for planning, coordinating and evaluating school projects. Emphasis will be placed on conducting efficient meetings, using Parliamentary Procedure, organizational skills and activity management.
42641 Study Hall - 1 Trimester - Repeatable - HHS/NHHS/PHS 9 10 11 12
Prerequisite: Administrator approval
Students will be graded on a pass/unsatisfactory grading scale.
42621 Study Skills - 1 Trimester - Repeatable - CHS/NHHS/PHS 9 10 11 12
Prerequisite: Administrator approval
Students will be graded on a standard letter grading system.
STUDENT AIDES
The following courses are limited to 3 credits and are based on a pass/unsatisfactory grade. If a student should earn an unsatisfactory, they will not be allowed to take additional aide courses.
42081 Math Assistant - 1 Trimester – Repeatable - HHS 12
Prerequisite: Math Department Teacher Approval
This program will give excelling math students who have the aptitude to teach, first-hand experience in the field of education. For one class period per day, the student will work with struggling learners who need extra help in the area of mathematics during a Study Skills class. The Math Assistant will serve as a peer tutor for 1-5 students at a time.
42221 Media Center (Library) Practicum - 1 Trimester - Repeatable - CHS/HHS/PHS 11 12
Prerequisite: Media Center Specialist/Administrative Approval
Students enrolled in this program assist in maintaining the smooth operation and utilization of the Media Center. Students will be responsible for processing and maintaining check-out systems, operating and delivering of equipment and providing assistance to students and teachers as well as many other services. All aide credits are limited to one per trimester and will be graded on a pass/unsatisfactory basis. Only three media center practicum credits may be earned toward graduation.
41991 Student Assistant (Office Aide) - 1 Trimester - Repeatable - CHS/HHS 11 12
Prerequisite: Administrative Approval
In this course, students are assigned to assist office personnel in various ways. Students are expected to learn and accept the procedures outlined for their particular assignments. All aide credits are limited to one per trimester and will be graded on a pass/unsatisfactory basis. Office Aide positions must be arranged with the office PRIOR to academic planning. Only three aide credits may be earned toward graduation.
42021 Student Assistant (Teacher) - 1 Trimester – Repeatable - CHS/HHS/NHHS/PHS 11 12
Prerequisite: Teacher/Administrative Approval
Students are assigned to teachers. The individual teacher will assign duties. A teacher may have one aide per trimester. All aide credits are limited to one per trimester and will be graded on a pass/unsatisfactory basis. Only three aide credits may be earned toward graduation.