Notes

These are just the freshman electives. We have plenty of other electives that I thought would be useful but I am not allowed to take yet. However, please feel free to suggest classes that are not on here and I will see if my school offers anything similar.

Thank you!


TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES: This is the best course for students interested in STEAM career pathways, it will provide the requisite skills and knowledge necessary for students. The course is highly hands-on and project-oriented. Students will gain foundational experiences in hand sketching and drawing, computer aided design, engineering design, electronics, computer programming, and the use of hand, machine and prototyping tools. This is the basic course for career pathway programs in engineering, information technology and computer science and health and biomedical sciences.

MINDFULNESS, RESILIENCE & WELLNESS : Habits of mind are now necessary to handle the everyday stresses of school, family and life. This course gives students insight into how their mind and body are connected, and how to manage this relationship. We introduce, practice, and discuss different exercises to explore this relationship. Students will experience each approach to find the tools that work best for their personal challenges. Scientific studies, academic articles, and guest speakers will accompany these exercises, to deepen the understanding of the connection between health and academic achievement. The goal is for students to acquire a tailored set of skills to handle stress, manage time, and improve focus for greater success in school and life.