Currently Approved Innovative Courses—Other

Aviation Honors Ground School

N1290400

AVIAHGS

1

Ron Whitson

2013-2014

The curriculum in this course is a more advanced, more in-depth study of other JROTC aerospace topics. Upon completion of the course, students will be prepared to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) written examination.

College Transition

N1290050

CLGTRN

1/2–1

Debbie Gonzales

2012-2013

College Transition is a high school course designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be active and successful learners both in high school and in college.

Drill and Ceremonies

N1290401

DRICER

1/2–1

Kathleen Park

2012-2013

The Drill and Ceremonies course provides fundamental and in-depth instruction in Air Force drill and ceremonies to include cadet ability to perform the AFJROTC 30-step drill sequence at the appropriate level commensurate with their enrollment experience.

G/T Independent Study Mentorship I–IV

N1290309
N1290313
N1290317
N1290318

GTISMI
GTISM2
GTISM3
GTISM4

1/2–1

DebbieSmith

2011-2012

This course, based on the Exit-Level Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) for gifted/talented (G/T) students, offers a non-traditional learning experience to those students who have the ability to create innovative products or performances.

Methodology for Academic and Personal Success (MAPS)

N1130021

MAPS

1/2–1

Debbie Gonzales

2011-2012

The course focuses on the skills and strategies necessary for students to make a successful transition into high school and an academic career. Students will explore the options available in high school, higher education, and the professional world in order to establish both immediate and long-range personal goals.

Path to Success

N1290043

PATHTOSU

1/2–1

Debbie Gonzales

2011-2012

The course focuses on teaching metacognition through the study of current research on physiology of the brain and how the brain learns. Students learn to recognize and analyze their personal best learning styles.

Peer Accountability Council I–II

N1290209
N1290210

PACI
PACII

1–2

Jessica Snyder

TBD*

Student Leadershipis a combination of Mentor Leadership, Student Court, and Peer Mediation. Students will be able to participate in an alternative way of disciplining students who have committed school-related offenses.

Peer Assistance for Students with Disabilities I–II

N1290203
N1290204

PASWD1
PASWD2

1/2–2

Jessica Snyder

2013-2014

Peer Assistance for Students with Disabilities is designed to promote an inclusive educational environment for special education students. Peer assistants assist teachers in general education and special education settings by helping to facilitate inclusion in the classroom.

Peer Coaching for Students I–IV

N1290044
N1290045

PCOACHI
PCOACH2

1/2–1

Jessica Snyder

2013-2014

Peer Coaching for Students (PCS) is designed to promote an inclusive educational environment for at-risk and special education inclusion students. PCS is a course where positive peers make a positive impact in their fellow peer's lives.