Middle Peer Counseling 1 *
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Number of Credits
0.5
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Estimated Completion Time
1 Semesters
Pre Requisites
This course is recommended for ELL students, but open to all students.
Description
This course takes students on an inspiring “Superhero†journey where they develop confidence, build pride in their culture, achieve their goals, and help their peers succeed. Students learn how to take action to improve their own lives, manage their time, and resolve conflict by considering differences in personality. Along the way, students are coached by Mawi Asgedom, a former ELL (English Language Learner) student who earned a scholarship to Harvard and is now a student leadership expert who has trained over 1,000,000 students.
Follow the link below for the Department of Education description of for this course:
- Time management
- Goal-setting
- Grit
- Resilience
- Community impact
- Social networking
- Academic success
- Pride in one’s heritage
- Personality types
- Listening skills
- College readiness
Courses subject to availability.
Pursuant to s. 1002.20, F.S.; A public school student whose parent makes written request to the school principal shall be exempted from the teaching of reproductive health or any disease, including HIV/AIDS, in accordance with the provisions of s. 1003.42(3). Learn more about the process and which courses contain subject matter where an exemption request can be made.