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Co-operative Education
The student will be placed in a work situation within the school setting. He/she will learn a variety of skills depending on the work situation. The student works directly with a supervising teacher and is responsible to him or her. The student's grade is determined each quarter by an evaluation by the teacher. Typical activities include the following: correcting students' work, helping students on an individual basis, leading the class in an activity, preparing bulletin boards, organizing materials, working independently to show self-motivation, teaching a task, and typing work materials for the teacher. Co-ops may also be assigned to the office, library, and custodial staff. Open to grade 11, 12. (Credit: .5)
Intro to Psychology
This year long course will be taught from a Christian perspective, giving the student a historical overview of notable psychologists and their theories. It will also introduce the student to the basic pathology of psychological theories. We will examine such areas as sensation and perception, emotion, motivation, learning, memory, intelligence, and child psychology. Open to grades 11,12.
Peer Tutoring
Students will learn to tutor, and will work daily with younger students in Focus. Open to grades 11,12.
Yearbook
The ACS yearbook is produced by this class. Students design, plan and prepare their production. Students have numerous responsibilities such as ad sales, book sales, coverage of sports and extracurricular activities, and production deadlines. The student will learn copywriting, layout, design techniques, theme development and photography. Teamwork and creative thinking will be encouraged. Open to grades 9, 10, 11, 12 with teacher recommendation.
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