Multi-Disciplined Courses

DOE: 0500

Credit/s: 1/semester

Semester/s: 1-8

This course provides students with continuing opportunity to develop basic skills including: reading, writing, listening, speaking, mathematical computation, note taking, study and organizational skills, and problem-solving skills. Determination of the skills is based on Indiana standards, corporation curriculum plans, and student IEP’s. Skills selected will provide students with abilities to continue learning in a variety of life situations.

DOE: 0502

Credit/s: 1 or 4

Semester/s:1or2 Combined

Prerequisite/s: Senior only; 2.5 GPA; No major disciplinary offenses

This opportunity is provided to seniors who plan to pursue a professional career in teaching. Students must apply for a cadet teaching assignment. Approval of cadet teaching will be based upon 2.5 GPA, good attendance, good discipline record, and completed Cadet Teaching application/process. Students in this program will perform a variety of classroom experiences at Burnett Creek, Mayflower Mill and Wea Ridge Elementary schools in addition to related classroom instruction at the high school. Experiences will include lesson plan preparation and execution, development of learning tools, related mini-assignments, discussion of student assessment and discipline techniques, etc. Assessment will include related classroom assignments, classroom observations/experiences, and a portfolio of students' work submitted at the conclusion of the semester. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation.

DOE: 0530

Credit/s: 4

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: None

Grade Levels: Grade 11/12

This course is a paid or unpaid work experience in the public or private sector that provides for workplace learning in an area of student career interest. Unlike a cooperative education program in which students gain expertise in a specific occupation, the career exploration internship is intended to expose students to broad aspects of a particular industry or career cluster area by rotating through a variety of work sites or departments. In addition to their workplace learning activities, students participate in 1) regularly scheduled meetings with their classroom teacher, or 2) a regularly scheduled seminar with the teacher for the purpose of helping the student make the connection between academic learning and their work-related experiences. Specific instructional objectives for the internship must be written to clarify the expectations of all parties-the student, parent, employer, and instructor.

· A 2-credit course over 1 semester

· This course may be taken for an additional semester to allow students to explore a second career area.

· 150 hours of workplace and classroom activities are required for the two credits. Of the 150 hours, 18 to 36 hours must be spent in related classroom instruction.

DOE: 0522

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: None

Grade Levels: Grade 11/12

This course provides students with opportunities to learn about themselves and about various traditional and nontraditional occupations and careers. Students also gain an awareness of the type of occupational preparation or training needed for various occupations and careers. Students develop skills in: (1) employability, (2) understanding the economic process, and (3) career decision making and planning. Opportunities are provided for students to observe and participate in various job situations through field trips, internships, mock interviews, and guest speakers. Resume development experience and career-related testing are also provided to students.

DOE: 0509

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: None

Grade Levels: Garde 11/12

Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) is a state-based, national non-profit organization dedicated to preventing dropouts among young people who are most at-risk. JAG's mission is to keep young peope in school through graduation and provide work-based learning experiences that will lead to career advancement opportunities or to enroll in a postsecondary institution that leads to a rewarding career. JAG students receive adult mentoring while in school and one year of follow-up counseling after graduation. The JAG program is funded through grants provided by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Counts as an elective for all diplomas.