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Personal Development Courses

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Course: Physical Education
Category: R
Credits: 5-20 (75-300 Hours)
Grade Level: 6-12
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.

Course: Volunteer Service
Category: R
Credits: 5.0 (75 hours)
Grade Level: 6-12
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.