Course title

Senior Studies

Pre-requisite

student application and teacher recommendation

Course description

Senior Studies is a two-credit, two-period class that combines language arts, social studies, and service-learning. The first semester offers an interdisciplinary approach to thematic units such as - Induction, Writing, History., Social Responsibility, relative issues, and Personal Expression. The class provides students more experiential learning opportunities through community outings, panel discussions, long-term service projects, and group work. During the second semester, students partake in an Independent project of their own design. Projects include internships, service projects, academic research, and select reading. At the end of the semester students present their work to a committee of adults and peers, as well as to a larger audience during a Community Presentation. 50 hours of community service are required each semester. "Students will need access to a reliable form of transportation.

School Country

United States

School state

Colorado

School city

Highlands Ranch

High school

Rock Canyon High School

School Address

5810 Mcarthur Ranch Rd

School zip code

80124-5207

Requested competency code

English

Date submitted

01/31/2025

Deferred

Yes

Deferred date

02/12/2025

Deferred Reason

In order to be reviewed as a English, we will need more details on the English components / assignments covered in this course.

Estimated grade level

12th

Online / Virtual

No