Civic Responsibility

CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY 1 (379921CW)

Semester Course (1 unit), Grade Level(s): 10-12

The purpose of this course is to involve students in community service and to instill a sense of civic responsibility and pride. The course allows students to apply knowledge through volunteer experience and to be role models to younger students. This course requires a commitment from the student and his/her parents that the student will have transportation to the elementary or middle school. After an introductory classroom period that includes volunteer training, the student will be assigned as a teacher assistant at either an SDPC elementary or an SDPC middle school. The assignment can be changed to a different grade level or subject area at the semester break. This course is designed for students who are considering a teaching career and would like to gain some practical experience, but is open to others.

ELECTIVE ONLY - This course may not be used to meet the social studies requirements for graduation.