SPECIAL PROGRAMS

 

INDEPENDENT STUDY

STUDENT CENTER

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER

CLASS TUTORIAL

CAREERS AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS

 

934 – INDEPENDENT STUDY - FIRST SEMESTER                                                                        .5 CREDIT

 

935 – INDEPENDENT STUDY - SECOND SEMESTER                                                                   .5 CREDIT

               Requirement:  Teacher permission

                                                                                                                                  Counselor support committee

                                                                                                                                                      or                                                                                                                                                                   Principal’s designee approval

 

The purpose of an independent study is to provide the eligible student with an opportunity for study beyond the available curriculum.  Therefore, the credit for independent study will normally be scheduled over and above the minimum credit base of 6 credits and shall not include credit for study in course work currently available in the school day.  The independent study must be for original work not already done for a previous class or program.  Independent Study may be elected for a semester at a time by a qualified student in any subject area.  The student will be assigned to work in the supervising teacher's classroom and will make frequent progress reports to that teacher.

 

A student cannot be considered for the program until the following requirements have been met:

 

1.      The teacher selected shall hold certification in the area of study.

2.      The student must submit to the Independent Study Committee or Principal’s designee a clear, concise statement of the topic to be studied along with a detailed description of the study and how it will be done.

3.      A completed Independent Study Contract should be submitted to the Independent Study Committee or the Principal’s designee.  The contract must be completed and signed by the parent, the teacher, the counselor, and the student.

4.      At the end of the semester, the student will present the results of the independent study.  This presentation may be in the form of a formal paper, project etc.

 

 

954 – STUDENT CENTER – FIRST SEMESTER                  Requirement:  Recommendation of Counselor             

                                                                                                                                  and approval of instructor

 

955 – STUDENT CENTER – SECOND SEMESTER             Requirement:  Recommendation of Counselor

                                                                                                                            and approval of instructor

                                                                                                                                                                     .5 CREDIT

 

Student center is designed for the student who either demonstrates deficiencies in some academic areas or who needs support in organizational and self-monitoring skills.  Support is provided by learning specialists, the reading specialist, general education teachers and classroom assistants.  Specific criteria must be met to earn the .5 credit.

 

 

 

 

 

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956 – ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER                              Requirement: Teacher approval

                                                                                                                                                                     1 CREDIT

This course is designed for students who have limited English proficiency.  English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are developed.  Up to 4 years (4 credits) of ELL may be taken.  Ten credits of an ELL class may serve as a substitute for Freshman English.  Other ELL credits can be taken as English electives.

 

Note:  Foreign exchange students may be eligible to take this class based on their English proficiency level.  Newly arrived limited English proficient students (including those entering 12th grade) should expect to take at least two years to complete all graduation requirements.

 

961 – CLASS TUTORIAL – FIRST SEMESTER

962 – CLASS TUTORIAL – SECOND SEMESTER

                                                                                                                                                                     NO CREDIT

A tutorial is a time for students to work on assignments and get assistance in specific subject areas.  Students are assigned

to a room where daily attendance is taken.  Teachers provide tutoring services.

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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CAREERS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

 GROSSE POINTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

 

Career Technical Education (CTE) in Grosse Pointe Public Schools provides students of all ages with the academic and technical skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in future careers and to become lifelong learners. CTE programs offer students a sequence of courses that provide rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards as well as relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare students for both further education and careers in current or emerging professions. These programs often include an industry-recognized credential, a certificate, or articulated college credit.

 

 

Career and Technical Education Career Cluster

Courses

Business Administration, Management and Operations

 

Business Explorations

Business Management

Information Processing & Digital Technology  I

Information Processing & Digital Technology  II

Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Cybersecurity I

Cybersecurity II

Cooking and Related Culinary Art

 

Foods and Pastries

Global Foods

Commercial Foods 1

Commercial Foods 2

Pastries

Digital Multimedia and Information Resources Design

 

Computer Graphics 1

Computer Graphics 2

Computer Graphics 3

Computer Graphics 4

Computer Graphics 5

Computer Graphics 6

Finance and Financial Management Services

 

Accounting I, II, III

Business Finance

Honors Accounting

Marketing, Sales and Service, and Entrepreneurship

 

Advertising

Marketing I

Marketing II

Marketing III

Small Business

Sports and Entertainment Marketing

Radio and Television Broadcasting

 

Television Production 1

Television Production 2

Television Production 3

Television Production 4

Television Production 5

Television Production 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CAREERS AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS THROUGH

OTHER AGENCIES

 

Career and Technical Programs are available to Grosse Pointe Students through the Golightly Center, the Southeast and Southwest Macomb Area High School Consortiums, and other programs as needed beginning in grade 11. Enrollment is limited.   See the counselor for more information.

 

GOLIGHTLY CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER PROGRAMS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

 

Trade & Industry

Business Services & Technology

Food Management, Production And Services

¨      Agriscience (Horticulture/Floriculture)

¨      Automotive Body Repair

¨      Automotive ServiceTechnology

¨      Engineering Technology

¨      Academy of Travel and Tourism

¨      Academy of Information Technology (AOIT)

¨      Call Center

¨      Hospitality and Food  Services

¨      Meat Cutting and Charcuterie

¨      Computer-Aided Drafting

¨      Law Enforcement

¨      Welding and Cutting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Golightly requires an overall GPA of 2.0 or better with a good attendance record as part of its admission requirements.

 

Students’ updated Educational Development Plan (EDP) through Naviance needs to demonstrate the career pathway alignment with the requested vocational program application for Golightly and both the Southeast and Southwest consortium programs.

 

For these programs, students must provide their own transportation.

 

Enrollment is limited and not guaranteed.  Please contact your counselor or the Grosse Pointe Public Schools’ Transition Services located at North High School for additional information. 

A Career Technical Education Program Offerings book is available upon request

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SOUTHEAST MACOMB CONSORTIUM CLASSES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Course

Location

Auto Body

Roseville

Automotive Service Technology

Lakeview, South Lake, East Detroit

Building Trades

Roseville

Cosmetology –  class time 2-5:30 PM (extended summer hours)

See Southwest consortium list below.

Dental Assisting I & II

Lake Shore

Design Studio w/Interior Design & Catia Software

Lake Shore

Drafting/CAD

Harper Woods

Drafting & Design

Lakeview, Roseville

Electronics – Basic

Lakeview

Health Occupations & Pre-medical Careers

East Detroit, Lake Shore

Hospitality Services I

East Detroit

Hospitality Services*Pre-requisite requirement

South Lake

Hospitality Services I & II

Roseville

Law Enforcement I & II

East Detroit (I also in Southwest Consortium)

Manufacturing Technology / Machine Trades

East Detroit, Roseville

Trade and Industry Electronics

Lakeview

 

 

SOUTHWEST MACOMB CONSORTIUM CLASSES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Course

Location

Automotive Technology

Fitzgerald High School, Van Dyke

Building Construction Technology

Fitzgerald High School, Van Dyke

Building Trades

Van Dyke

Cosmetology I & II   Class time 2-5:30 PM (extended summer hours)

Warren Woods Tower HS and Wrn Wds Ed Ctr

Drafting/CAD

Center Line, Van Dyke

Emergency Medical Technician

Center Line

Health Information Services

Warren Woods Tower High School

Law Enforcement * Recommendations required

Center Line

Manufacturing Technology

Center Line, Van Dyke

Medical  Office Assistant

Warren Woods Tower High School

Nursing

Warren Woods Tower High School

Pharmacy Technology

Fitzgerald High School

3-D Animation

Center Line High School

Visual Imaging/Graphics

Center Line

For consortium programs, students must provide their own transportation.

Enrollment is limited.  Please contact your counselor or the Grosse Pointe Schools Transition Services Department located at North High School for additional information.