SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Department Aide (Sem.) 10-12

Prerequisite: Permission from the instructor and department chair.

Students who have completed a full year in a class may be a department aide.  The aide will work with the teacher in instruction and supervision.  A student is permitted to be a department/classroom aide for only one period per quarter. Students may be  limited to one credit as an aide.

Office Aide (Semester or Quarter)  10-12

Prerequisite:  Permission from office personnel.

Students work in an office. They should have the ability to follow directions and show maturity when assisting parents, teachers, students, etc. They are expected to be a good example to their Peers and have good attendance. Office Aides answer phones, file, use copy machines, run call-slips, and a various assortment of duties. Students may receive an elective credit with a Pass/Fail grade. Students may be limited to one credit as an aide.

Human Relations (Year)  11-12

Prerequisite:  Permission of the instructor.

Peer Facilitating is a service offered by students trained in communication skills.  Best described as "teens helping teens," Peer Facilitators are actively involved in conflict mediations, orienting new students to Santa Rita, tutoring, dispensing scholarship and career information, and classroom presentations on timely topics.  Peer Facilitators serve as mentors to elementary students in the Santa Rita community.  Training is through manual and local support services. Written papers and classroom presentations in areas of expertise may be required.  A student may apply in the spring of their sophomore or junior year.  Students may receive an elective credit with a Pass/Fail grade.

Library Aide (Sem. or Year)             10-12

Students with good academic and citizenship records may receive credit and library skills training for working as a library aide. Applicants must first interview with the librarian and prior approval from the library is required before registration. Candidates should have some computer literacy skills, a self-motivated attitude toward work and be capable of paying some attention to detail. Library work involves a great deal of contact with the public and candidates should have well-developed social skills, and able to positively interact with peers and supervisory staff. The ability to follow directions and work independently is a must.

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