Non-Department Electives
STUDENT LIBRARY AIDE TRAINING
1 Semester Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Not for credit Prerequisite: Librarian’s approval
Graded: pass/fail
Working as a library aide enables students to learn the skills and routines involved in using and running a library. They will help fellow students, teachers and librarians while having a “hands-on” work experience which may be of use to them in future years. This course may be repeated several times; responsibilities will increase with experience. Evaluation is based on student’s performance of assigned tasks.
STUDENT OFFICE AIDE
1 Semester Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Not for credit Prerequisite: Librarian’s approval
Graded: pass/fail
Working as an office aide gives students first-hand knowledge of the various aspects involved in the running of a high school office and in dealing with teachers, parents and students. Duties vary depending on the office assigned and individual student abilities. Examples of student responsibilities are as follows: delivering and sorting mail, relaying messages to staff and students, receiving guests, running passes, special projects such as stapling and collating materials. The course may be repeated several times, and responsibilities will increase with experience. Evaluation will be based on daily performance of tasks, attitudes, and behavior.
STUDENT TEACHER AIDE
Grades: 9,10,11,12
1 Semester Prerequisite: Teacher permission
Not for credit Graded: pass/fail
Working as a teacher aide gives students first-hand knowledge of the various aspects involved in teaching a class. Students will be asked to assist the teacher in preparation for class. Duties vary depending on the type of class taught and the individual student’s abilities. Examples of student responsibilities are as follows: helping the teacher set up for class, running errands within the building, and working on special projects such as stapling and collating materials.
This course may be repeated several times; responsibilities will increase with experience. Evaluation will be based on daily performance of tasks, attitudes, and behavior.
GLOBAL SCHOLARS I, II, III
2 Semesters Grades: 9, 10, 11
1/2 credit Prerequisite: None
Graded: Conventional
Global competency is having the knowledge, skills, and mind-set to thrive in our global society. The Global Scholars Program is a four-year program in which students pursue a path of learning that focuses on developing these skills. Students will receive a credential that recognizes global competency above and beyond the required curriculum at Worthington City Schools by meeting the following requirements:
- Complete required blended learning (face-to-face and online) courses through Worthington City Schools all three years;
- Earn digital badges through four domains of global competencies;
- Attend face-to-face sessions;
- Explore the world through online, self-paced modules;
- Conduct a capstone focusing on action research or a service-learning project with opportunities to explore the world through international travel or mentorship in a global business setting.