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Release Time: Students in this course are released from public school for one period of religious instruction. No school credit is given.
Assisted Education: These classes are designed to accommodate students with exceptional needs who, according to federal guidelines, qualify for these services. Emphasis could fall in any of several academic skill areas according to I.E.P. team decisions.
ESL: ESL classes are offered for students who are learning English as their second language. Along with the student’s other academic subjects, students will learn the basics of the English language. Most ESL classes will be “sheltered,” meaning the students will receive specialized instruction while integrated into regular classrooms.
Aerospace Science I: Aerospace Science I is a history course designed to acquaint the student with the historical development of flight and the role of the military in history. Air Force customs and courtesies and basic drill are introduced. Students will be required to wear the uniform once a week. This course counts as a social studies elective. **All Jr. ROTC classes are taught at Dixie High School. Busing is provided**
Peer Tutor: The purpose of this course is to give students an opportunity to assist and tutor students with disabilities in the special education classroom. Peer tutors will learn how to teach functional life skills and other programs as implemented by the classroom teacher. Students will write a daily journal entry as well as write a paper on disabilities, do projects with the students, and have the opportunity to have a disability for a day.
Young Adult Literature: This is a class for those who love to read and don’t have the time, or those who have a lot of reading homework, such as AP Literature or AP US History, or those who want to improve their reading fluency and speed. The class is divided into three sections: first, a short mini lesson which might cover reading strategies, or articles on current events, or book recommendations; second, students silently reading a book of their own choosing; and finally, a brief daily journal.
Drivers Education: Students should plan on taking Driver Education six months before their 16th birthday and need to have a Learner Permit prior to taking the class. To obtain a Learner Permit, pick up a Driver Handbook at the Counseling Officer or at the Driver License Division. Study it, then take the written test and the Driver License Division. Driver Education is taught before and after school throughout the year and during the summer. Classes begin the first day of each quarter for both morning and afternoon classes. Summer dates and information will be available fourth quarter. Students must pay for the course at the finance office, then bring the receipt into the guidance office to be enrolled.
Utah Tech University Concurrent Vocational Courses: Many courses are offered for eleventh and twelfth grade students through Utah Tech University. These courses are on a college level and tend to be more difficult than the high school curriculum. College courses are scheduled in a two or three period block. Students taking these courses will earn high school and college credit. Students who receive a “D” or an “F” in any college course will lose the opportunity to take further college course work while attending high school and will be required to pay for failed classes. Enrolling in college courses requires a history of good attendance, a 22 on the ACT or equivalent on the CPT and a 3.0 GPA. There is a small charge for Concurrent Enrollment classes and students are also responsible for purchasing their books. Formal registration for fall college courses will take place during fourth quarter of the school year. At the beginning of each subsequent college semester, students must register at the college. Classes change from year to year. If you are interested in taking any Concurrent/Vocational courses, please visit this Website: Concurrent Enrollment | Utah Tech University or come into the counseling center.
Assisted Education: These classes are designed to accommodate students with exceptional needs who, according to federal guidelines, qualify for these services. Emphasis could fall in any of several academic skill areas according to I.E.P. team decisions.
ESL: ESL classes are offered for students who are learning English as their second language. Along with the student’s other academic subjects, students will learn the basics of the English language. Most ESL classes will be “sheltered,” meaning the students will receive specialized instruction while integrated into regular classrooms.
Aerospace Science I: Aerospace Science I is a history course designed to acquaint the student with the historical development of flight and the role of the military in history. Air Force customs and courtesies and basic drill are introduced. Students will be required to wear the uniform once a week. This course counts as a social studies elective. **All Jr. ROTC classes are taught at Dixie High School. Busing is provided**
Peer Tutor: The purpose of this course is to give students an opportunity to assist and tutor students with disabilities in the special education classroom. Peer tutors will learn how to teach functional life skills and other programs as implemented by the classroom teacher. Students will write a daily journal entry as well as write a paper on disabilities, do projects with the students, and have the opportunity to have a disability for a day.
Young Adult Literature: This is a class for those who love to read and don’t have the time, or those who have a lot of reading homework, such as AP Literature or AP US History, or those who want to improve their reading fluency and speed. The class is divided into three sections: first, a short mini lesson which might cover reading strategies, or articles on current events, or book recommendations; second, students silently reading a book of their own choosing; and finally, a brief daily journal.
Drivers Education: Students should plan on taking Driver Education six months before their 16th birthday and need to have a Learner Permit prior to taking the class. To obtain a Learner Permit, pick up a Driver Handbook at the Counseling Officer or at the Driver License Division. Study it, then take the written test and the Driver License Division. Driver Education is taught before and after school throughout the year and during the summer. Classes begin the first day of each quarter for both morning and afternoon classes. Summer dates and information will be available fourth quarter. Students must pay for the course at the finance office, then bring the receipt into the guidance office to be enrolled.
Utah Tech University Concurrent Vocational Courses: Many courses are offered for eleventh and twelfth grade students through Utah Tech University. These courses are on a college level and tend to be more difficult than the high school curriculum. College courses are scheduled in a two or three period block. Students taking these courses will earn high school and college credit. Students who receive a “D” or an “F” in any college course will lose the opportunity to take further college course work while attending high school and will be required to pay for failed classes. Enrolling in college courses requires a history of good attendance, a 22 on the ACT or equivalent on the CPT and a 3.0 GPA. There is a small charge for Concurrent Enrollment classes and students are also responsible for purchasing their books. Formal registration for fall college courses will take place during fourth quarter of the school year. At the beginning of each subsequent college semester, students must register at the college. Classes change from year to year. If you are interested in taking any Concurrent/Vocational courses, please visit this Website: Concurrent Enrollment | Utah Tech University or come into the counseling center.