Program of Studies - Acton-Boxborough Regional School District ...

over. Students may earn up to 0.5 credit for each job shadowing experience
completed. Students may sign up for Job Shadowing as part of the scheduling
process or at the beginning of the school year.
MENTORING PROGRAM 916
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Consent of instructors
This program will provide students with an opportunity to mentor freshman
students in an English, math, social studies or science classroom under the
guidance of the classroom teachers. Members work with students in small
groups and on a one-to-one basis. Mentors, are expected to demonstrate
behaviors and skills which will assist class members in attaining
academic success. In addition, mentors must complete coursework as directed by
the teacher. Participation in this course is selective and limited to 2 to 6 mentors
per academic class. Students interested must complete the application form
(obtained from Mrs. Watkins or Ms. Baker), secure a teacher’s recommendation
and, if needed, interview with the subject matter teachers.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits
FUNDAMENTALS OF BANKING 947
Grades: Open to any student ages 16+
Prerequisite: Consent of Work Study Coordinator and with acceptance by
Workers’ Credit Union (application and references required)
This course was first offered in 2007-2008 through the newly created in-school
branch of Workers’ Credit Union. This course will offer an internship at the
school branch. Students will receive supporting instruction while actively
working.
Learning objectives include:
Teller Training
Income/Expense Budgets
Savings Plan
Credit
Investments
This course will be offered either as a semester course or full-year enrollment.
Credit will be quarterly, with a pass/fail grade. In the case of oversubscription,
priority must be given to upperclassman.
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