Additional Electives

CLERICAL ASSISTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT - ELC107/ELC108

CA’s/TA’s work in classrooms or offices to complete work such as filing, answering phones, delivering notices, picking up printing, or assisting in setting up or preparing classroom materials. Students in these positions are required to demonstrate responsible, respectful behavior as an assistant and as a student.
11th-12th Grade
Length: Semester or Year-long
Credit: .5 or 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective

AVID PEER TUTORING - ELC143/ELC144
This course will prepare students to serve as a student Peer Tutor in AVID classrooms.
11th-12th Grade
Length: Year-long—but may be taken by semester
Credit: .5 or 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective

 

AVID: ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION

AVID 9 - E LC133/ELC134
AVID 10 - ELC135/ELC136
AVID 11 - ELC137/ELC138
AVID 12 - ELC149/ELC150

Students involved in an intensive college readiness program. Only 34 students are selected each year to be a part of the AVID cohort. The system is geared toward those students “in the middle.”
Grade: Entrance at Grade 9 or 10 through a selection process
Prerequisite: Nomination, application, and selection process
Length: Year-long—multiple years
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective

 

MATH LAB - ELC157/ELC158
Math Lab is a course designed to give support to students who may need additional time grasping concepts in Algebra 1.
9th- Grade
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Length: Year-long or as needed
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective

 

ACADEMIC LAB - ELC159/ELC160

Students learn study skills and organizational strategies to improve academic performance.
9th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective

LEADERSHIP - ELC115/ELC116
(Early Morning Class)

This course is designed to develop a practical application of service leadership. Students will focus on making Mark Morris High School’s community a place of acceptance and success by implementing recognition programs, social activities, and community service opportunities. This class is designed to be interactive, focusing on active learning, and developing interpersonal and communication skills through individual work and group projects both in and out of class. This class is recommended by class officers.
10th-12th Grade 
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and approval
Length: Year-long (Early morning class)
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective

 

INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS I - ILS103/ILS104
INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS II - ILS125/ILS126

These courses emphasize teaching independent living skills through an integration of English, occupational math, and personal/social skills. The goal of these courses is to assist post-graduates to live as independently as possible and develop appropriate workplace skills.
9th-12th Grade 
Prerequisite: Teacher determined
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective

 

ACADEMIC STRATEGIES - ACA163/CA164

Students learn responsibility and self-advocacy by using communication skills with parents and teaching staff regularly. They are also taught specific study skills to become independent learners and are provided study time with adult support to successfully complete academic classes.

9th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Teacher determined
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective

A.S.B. LEADERSHIP CLASS - ELC113/ELC114
(Early Morning Class)

The purpose of this class is to develop individual and group leadership skills as well as put those skills into practice within the R.A. Long community. This class is required for students who are elected to an ASB or class office. It is also recommended for students who wish to be involved in planning school activities, promoting positive school spirit, and developing leadership skills.
9th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: ASB officer, class officer, or approval
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective

 

ACADEMIC SKILL BUILDING - ACA157/ACA158

Students learn responsibility and self-advocacy by using communication skills with parents and teaching staff regularly. They are also taught specific study skills to become independent learners and they are provided study time with adult support to successfully complete academic classes.
9th-12th Grade 
Prerequisite: Teacher determined
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective

DECISION MAKING A - DEC153/DEC154
DECISION MAKING B - DEC167/DEC168
This class is designed to assist students in developing positive social skills in school and work environments.
9th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Teacher determined
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective

 

BASIC COMMUNITY LIVING II - BCL115/BCL116
This is a two-period blocked course that emphasizes teaching independent living skills through an integration of core subject areas (science, social studies) along with occupational math and personal/ social skills. The goal of these courses is to assist students in developing independent living and appropriate workplace skills.
9th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Teacher determined
Length: Year-long (may be repeated for credit)
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: For students on an IEP only (elective, social studies, science, according to current IEP and requires Case Manager/Counselor approval.)

BASIC COMMUNITY LIVING - III/ BCL117/BCL118
VOCATIONAL STUDIES
Vocational Studies students will learn real-life work-related skills that connect directly to their personal post-secondary goals. Students will also connect with the Longview/Kelso community through work experience and volunteer opportunities. This will build both their skills and their resume.
9th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Teacher determined
Length: Year-long (may be repeated for credit)
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: For students on an IEP only (elective, social studies, science, according to current IEP and requires Case Manager/Counselor approval.)