Miscellaneous
HGE800
Buddies Learning Together
The “Buddies Learning Together” program is a student-to-student support system for students with special needs educated in Farmington Public Schools. It supports students with special needs throughout their school day in all settings, including general education classrooms. A student with special needs is paired with a buddy who acts as an advocate and mentor in the classroom setting. The buddy student consistently broadens the opportunities of the student with special needs to socialize, communicate, and demonstrate learning competencies. The buddy learns leadership, problem-solving and collaboration skills. Additionally, the buddy learns about disabilities and how these disabilities impact school. This course can be taken for repeat credit.
**Pathway: Human Services
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
HGE802
Dialogues on Diversity
Dialogues on Diversity is a one-semester .5 credit class that provides the opportunity to increase open conversation on controversial topics, bridge gaps in our community, provide leadership/communication skills, and, most importantly, create change for a stronger future. Students will have the chance to share opinions, collect information from others, and eventually, change themselves and their surroundings. Students will participate in group dialogues, supplemented with directed readings. There will also be opportunities for community service and action projects. As students prepare to head off to colleges and universities or begin careers, our hope is that students will act as change agents wherever they go and begin to bridge the gap between race and ethnicity in schools and communities.
**Pathway: Arts and Communications
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
03003,03004,03005,03006
Seminar 9,10,11,12
Each student is assigned a Seminar section. During Seminar (formerly known as Instructional Support Time or IST) Students will work with educators for additional support in their academic process, including receiving additional academic support, participating in extension activities and making up missing assignments or assessments.
CREDIT: 0.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
HGE850
Teacher Cadet Experience
The Teacher Cadet Experience is designed for 11th and 12th Grade students who aspire to pursue a career in education. This course will provide an immersive experience that combines classroom observation, traditional classroom experiences, and employment experiences of a teacher. Students will be placed in FPS elementary or middle school classrooms where they will observe experienced educators in action. Throughout the course, students will explore the many facets of education, including various teaching methodologies, classroom management techniques, and the importance of creating an inclusive learning environment. They will engage in discussions about the challenges and rewards of being an educator, gaining insight into the roles and responsibilities of teachers. By the end of the program, students will not only have a deeper understanding of the education field but also develop essential skills that will prepare them for future teaching careers.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11 & 12