PROFESSIONAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT ENR006
Cultural Diversity and Digital Citizenship
7-8
1 Credit 1 Semester
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge to understand, respect and support individuals from various ethnic, culture, and diverse backgrounds. The course provides an age appropriate learning model to strengthen students’ understanding of the complex social challenges that we face in the world. This course will also focus on how we should act when we are using digital tools, interacting with others online. PS021
Social Emotional Learning
9
0.4 Credit
This course is designed for 9th grade students as a foundational pathway skills course focused on developing social-emotional skills and well-being. Throughout the course, students will develop their own understanding of each of the competencies, and then apply this knowledge and growth mindset personally, academically and socially. PS020
Mock Trial
9
0.4 Credit
Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bar Association/Young Lawyers Division, Mock Trial Competition gives student teams the opportunity to act as lawyers and witnesses in simulated civil and criminal trials before actual judges and panels of juries. The season runs from October through February, with possible state championships in March. The skills of case analysis, problem solving, and public presentation are highlighted, and readily transferable to other subjects. Students initially compete against teams of other schools in Chester County, and if successful, advance to the regional competition, and then the state championship playoffs in Harrisburg. PS001
Public Presentation Skills
9-10
0.6 Credit
This course is designed to provide the student with instruction and experience in the preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis is on preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speaking. Upon completion, students will demonstrate speaking, listening, and interpersonal skills necessary to be effective communicators in academic settings, in the workplace, and in the community. PS002
Introduction to Economics
10-12
0.6 Credit
Introduction to Economics serves as an introductory course to concepts within the business curriculum. This course covers various elements of personal finance such as Budgeting, Principles of Credit and Debit, and Financial Planning. This course will also cover fundamental core concepts of both Micro & Macro Economics.
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