Service / Elective Classes
Academic Mentor A, B
Credit: Elective
Prerequisite: Student must be in good standing
Length: 1 semester (May be repeated)
Grade level: 10, 11, 12
This class attracts highly motivated students willing to assist other students in academic course work. Mentors will assist in the classroom by reviewing daily material with one or more students.
Grounds Maintenance Assistant A, B
Credit: Occupational
Prerequisite: Instructor/Grounds Keeper approval
Length: 1 semester (may be repeated)
Grade level: 10, 11, 12
Students will work with the horticulture instructor and the groundskeeper to learn skills related to landscape maintenance and athletic field preparation. Students will complete written units in industrial safety, the horticulture industry, career exploration, and turf
management skills. Students will spend most of the trimester working on the school grounds under the supervision of the groundskeeper.
Leadership A, B
Credit: Elective
Prerequisite: Essay, two teacher recommendations and instructor approval
Length: 1 year (May be repeated)
The Leadership program will reflect the belief that students want to become meaningfully involved in the school community. The class is based on the concept that leadership can be developed in a variety of school areas, curricular and co-curricular. Students will learn about leadership and provide services to students, parents, staff, and the community. The three ASB officers will assist the Activities Director in running the class and working with student government. Hands on projects in this class include blood drive, canned food drive, dance planning, assembly preparation, and committee responsibilities.
Link Crew A, B
Credit: Elective
Prerequisite: Teacher Permission, Link Crew Training and current Link Crew involvement
Length: 1 year (may be repeated)
Grade Level: 11, 12
The Link Crew class will provide mentoring for freshmen students as well as support for the school community. Students will have a variety of roles, which will include fundraising, recruiting, developing programs, teaching programs, and providing services to students, parents, staff, and the community. Hours spent outside the school day may be used toward community service needed for IB or Academic All-American awards.
Library Technician A, B
Credit: Occupational
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
Length: 1 semester
Grade level: 10, 11, 12
A library technician provides a service to staff and students and participates in a "real" job. This job can be listed on a job application/resume since it poorovides experience both with office work and with meeting and serving the public. Library Technician A students will learn to manage the circulation desk, navigate the CHS Library web page, assist with book processing, maintain an assigned section of the library and assist other students in using both print and online resources. Library Technician A students research the job market in the field of library science, discuss workplace safety issues and conclude the semester with a mock job interview.
Library Technician B students must have successfully completed Library Technician A. Students build on previous skills. Library Technician B students complete a small research project, learn to use technology for professional presentations, write a professional book review and continue to maintain an assigned section of the library.
Newspaper A, B
Credit: Elective, Occupational (one semester may be used as senior English elective-sign up under ENG 401 Journalistic Writing)
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval
Length: 1 year
Grade level: 10, 11, 12
This course gives students the opportunity to learn the different aspects of publishing a newspaper. These aspects include writing articles, editing, page layout, advertising, and printing the newspaper. Although the main emphasis of the class is on writing, the course also involves studies of journalism ethics and law. Colleges and NCAA do not accept this course for English credit.
Office/Teacher Assistant A, B
Credit: Elective .25 each semester
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
Length: 1 semester
Grade level: 10, 11, 12
The students will assist teachers and office personnel in carrying out necessary tasks; no more than one T.A. class may be taken per trimester without special permission.
Outdoor School Counselor
Credit: .34 Occupational
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Length: see description
Grade level: 10, 11, 12
Students are trained to be Outdoor School Counselors. Classes are offered before school during spring semester. Students attend a three day camp session at Camp Cispus at the culmination of the training.
Senior Culminating Project
Credit: Elective
Prerequisite: none
Length: 1 semester
Grade level: 12
This class is designed for students who need additional structure and guidance to complete the senior culminating project. The teacher will give instruction and guidance through each required component. Students will design and implement their own projects, and much of the work will need to be done outside ooof class.
Yearbook A, B
Credit: Elective, Occupational
Prerequisite: By application only – Apply in April for following year.
Length: 1 year
Grade level: 10, 11, 12
Students will be involved in the planning and production of the Yearbook for the entire school year. This course requires many after school hours.