General Electives

Educational Assistant
Grade Level: 11-12
Credit: 0.5, Semester
Prerequisite: Teacher and Vice Principal for Academics approval

Educational assistants support student learning; acting as a peer tutor in the classroom or the library. Educational assistants are directed by teachers and are present in the classroom to help facilitate classroom activities. Students are awarded a grade of credit or no credit.

iStudy
Grade Level: 9-11
Credit: No credit, Semester
Prerequisite: None

iStudy is an independent study hall course. iStudy provides time for students to complete academic work in the library. This course is not taken for credit.
 

Honors Pass
Grade Level: 12
Credit: No credit, Semester
Prerequisite: Minimum GPA of 3.0 and meeting attendance expectations

Honors Pass is a senior only independent study hall. Seniors who maintain a 3.0 GPA or above and have consistent attendance are eligible to have an Honors Pass in their schedule. This course is not taken for credit.
 

Learning Seminar
Grade Level: 9 
Credit: 0.5 Semester
Prerequisite: None

Learning Seminar is a class designed to equip 9^th grade students with the knowledge, strategies, and skills for academic success at La Salle, while nurturing lifelong learning. Students will learn and apply various learning strategies, refine executive functioning skills, engage in planner use and calendaring, and reflect upon their own learning strengths.

Teacher Assistant
Grade Level: 11-12
Credit: 0.5, Semester
Prerequisite: Teacher and Vice Principal for Academics approval

Teacher assistants are assigned to a specific teacher or staff member to complete clerical tasks. Students are awarded a grade of credit or no credit.