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86202 Natural Resources
“NR”, as Natural Resources is affectionately known, is a course in which students are presented with numerous physical
and intellectual “challenges”, which they are then expected to resolve or complete. The class is one which emphasizes
teamwork and cooperation, problem-solving, positive and mutual reinforcement, and individual effort. Building selfconfidence and responsible decision-making are also goals of the course. Most class activities take place outdoors,
regardless of the season. High-ropes and low-ropes elements, as well as a climbing wall, are some of the more individual
activities included in the course.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: .5
Grades Taught: 10, 11, 12
86232 Natural Resources Advanced (Groves)
Commonly called NR II, this course follows the successful completion of your participation in Natural Resources. This term
focuses on assisting others with the development of positive skills and attitudes. There are two major components to this
class: 1) A 20-hour community service component teaching cooperative games to elementary school students,
accomplished during your school class period twice each week for 10 weeks, and 2) Competency with belay skills for the
High Ropes Course will be taught. Proficiency will allow students to belay and support each other at the ropes course
facilities at both Seaholm and Groves High schools. Group awareness, trust, cooperation and self-exploration will be
emphasized.
Prerequisite: Natural Resources
Credit: 5
Grades Taught: 11, 12
68342 Peer to Peer Support (LINKS)
In Peer to Peer Support, students are trained as a peer mentor who will accompany students with special needs to one of
their general or special education classes. The Peer to Peer student will model and support appropriate social skills and
behavior in the academic setting so that the student with special needs may meet success. The students work together in
an integrated, positive fashion, to promote socialization, independence and strong friendship bonds that last throughout
high school and beyond. Students will learn about a variety of disabilities throughout the course. This course may include
field trips and other social activities to promote positive social interactions. This course may be taken multiple semesters.
Peer to Peer Course Credit Programs represent one model of 21st Century instructional design that incorporates applied
(experiential) learning in a non-traditional manner.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: .25
Grade Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
851220 Student Congress
This class is designed for all elected student government officers and class representatives. They will have the
responsibility of planning, organizing and implementing a variety of school and community activities for the school year.
In the process students will learn about and demonstrate effective leadership skills as they serve as positive role models
for their school. Students will be graded on how well they participate and fulfill clearly defined expectations of individual
leadership and work. Enrollment is open only to those selected or appointed by the advisors. All students are expected to
schedule this class for first semester. Once elected, students need to discuss their specific schedule with the advisors.
Please contact Kara Mason (Groves) at kmason@birmingham.k12.mi.us or Katie Goetz (Seaholm) at
kgoetz@birmingham.k12.mi.us if you are interested in this class. Students must apply for this course.
Prerequisite: None - Application Required
Credit: .5
This course may be repeated for credit.
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Grades Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
