Course Description Handbook Course Description Handbook 2013/14 | Page 48

TEACHER AIDE Additional Fees: Some classes will require outside projects for which parents will provide the necessary supplies. Classroom teachers will communicate this to you. TA Teacher Aide ½ credit semester Grades 11 & 12 Maximum 1.5 credits Teacher aides will be assigned positions in the Elementary school or in the Junior/Senior High School. Teacher aides may receive one-half credit for their work in proportion to their time involvement. In order to receive credit, it must be agreed upon prior to the start of the semester by the teacher, counselor, and principal. Students will be evaluated on their job performance and will receive a grade. This is a Pass/Fail course only. CRITERIA: 1. Students may enroll as a teacher aide for three semesters during their four years in high school. If they have had three semesters as a teacher aide they may enroll to take the class without credit. 2. Students enrolled in this program should be enrolled in seven additional credit classes for the year. INDEPENDENT STUDY Independent Study ½ credit semester Grades 9 - 12 Independent Study is an opportunity to earn credit for learning outside the formal class structure. A student who is interested in knowing more about a topic not covered in the regular curriculum may propose a research project to any department faculty member. If a student and faculty member can agree that the topic is worth investigating, that it is not covered (or not covered in sufficient depth) in departmental courses and they share sufficient interest in the topic to sustain an independent study project, they may submit an Independent Study Agreement form. Students should obtain an Independent Study Agreement form from the guidance department. 48