Corresponding Courses:

FRESHMAN SEMINAR
Credit: 1
Grade Level: 9
Freshman Seminar is a class developed for all ninth graders to help provide a positive and successful transition to high school. Students will develop positive connections, interpersonal skills, team leadership negotiations, organizational, problem solving and study skills. The goal of Freshman Seminar is to build a strong foundation for success in high school.

PSYCHOLOGY
Credit: 1
Grade Level: 11-12
Psychology is the study of human behavior. Behavior refers to almost any human activity. Topics include psychological research, sleep and unconscious behavior, learning theory, childhood and adolescent behavior, gender differences, personality, psychological disorders, and drug-related issues. Students are encouraged to apply classroom learning to their everyday lives in classroom discussions and written assignments.

SERVICE LEARNING
Credit: 1
Grade Level: 11-12
Service Learning encourages students to practice community volunteerism after school, on weekends, and during the school day. The objective is to instill a spirit of community activism and involvement that will extend beyond high school into adult life. The Service Learning course is a program open to Juniors and Seniors interested in helping community agencies or interested in serving as tutors to peers or to younger students in middle school and elementary schools. It is necessary to document a minimum of 150 clock hours combined with the classroom experience to receive a credit.

LEARNING STRATEGIES I, II, III, IV
Credit: 1
Grade Level: 9 – 12
This elective course is structured to provide each student with instruction in specific learning strategies, a personalized content curriculum, and independent learning opportunities. The objectives of the course/s will be to provide students an opportunity to practice and apply a variety of Pathway Learning Strategies to enhance their academic success. They also will be provided the opportunity to explore, practice, and apply selected curricular resources to strengthen their academic skills.