Courses

Can I be an entrepreneur? Are there career opportunities I don’t even know about? What skills do I need to be a good employee? What do I need to do to get a good job? What do I want to do with my life? These questions and many more will be explored in this semester course. Through guest speakers, role play and instruction, students will learn appropriate interview skills, dressing for the workplace, work ethics, and the road to advancement. Students will search and evaluate various options and will leave the course with a usable resume. Students will cover both oral and written communications. Graphic presentation will be designed in Microsoft PowerPoint.
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Students will study the function of family, parental responsibilities, prenatal care, child development and current research. Emphasis will be placed on the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of children aged newborn through 12 years. Methods of providing a safe and enriched environment will also be examined. (semester) 0.5 unit
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The content of the Driver Education curriculum is designed for the “non licensed” student driver to comply with the state law requiring that all individuals who apply for a junior Operators License MUST have completed a certified Driver Education program. The individual student will be offered a course of study which satisfies requirements of thirty hours minimum of classroom study combined with a minimum of six hours in actual control of a vehicle. Students also have the opportunity for eighteen hours in car observation time. The student will acquire knowledge of skill development, vehicle capabilities and limitations, the legal system, drugs and alcohol, how attitudes affect driving and many other topics. Mastery will be demonstrated in both in-class work and vehicle control. Students must have a valid VT Learner Permit by the first class. If more students sign up than can be feasibly handled, preference will be given according to grade and/or age. 0.5 Unit
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Early release is offered to a senior who wishes to leave Mill River in the afternoon. In order to participate in this program, the student must complete seven courses here at Mill River each semester before release time will be granted. Failure to maintain grades on a passing level will be basis for removal of this privilege.
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This physical education course is designed to bring about changes in students attitudes and behaviors toward their own health. Students will understand the physical, mental and social benefits of physical activity. Each student will perform various types of workouts and develop their own personal fitness goal and monitor their results. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified insufficient physical activity as a risk behavior so participating in this class will build assets for each student. (semester) 0.5 unit
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This physical education course in intended for students who have completed Health and Fitness I and have an understanding of fitness knowledge. The students will explore nutrition basics, guidelines and body management. Each student will perform various types of workouts and develop a body management goal that they will monitor and assess. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified dietary patterns contribute to disease as a risk behavior for teenagers. Students will increase their awareness of the importance of nutrition along with physical activity. (semester) 0.5 unit
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This semester class will cover the following health content areas: personal health, disease prevention and control, nutrition, tobacco, alcohol and other drug use, injury and violence prevention, mental and emotional health, consumer health, healthy relationship, community and environmental health, and family life. The skills that the students will be encouraged to consider as they move toward adulthood consist of the following: self-assessment, risk assessment, communication, decision-making, goal setting, health advocacy, healthy self-management. The themes that will be discussed include protection, responsibility, and interdependence. *This will be required of all students beginning with the class of 2006. (semester) 0. 5 unit
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Students will use the characteristics, elements, principles and goals of design to create spaces that are well suited to the needs of the family. Students will design one room of a home for the final exam project. (semester) 0.5 Fine Arts unit
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Students will learn basic principles of food preparation, nutrition, meal planning, care and storage of foods, and food costs. Possible foods to be prepared: pasta, breads, meat, poultry, fruits, vegetables, salads, pastry, and dessert. (semester) 0.5 unit
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For self motivated students; goes beyond basic skills acquired in MMI. Students will learn the influence of climate, geography, history and culture as they prepare the foods typical of Italy, France, Spain, Mexico and China. Prerequisite: Completion of Modern Meals I or instructor approval. (semester) 0.5 unit
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The successful completion of three semesters of physical education is required for graduation. After meeting the requirement, students may take additional semesters of physical education on an elective basis if space is available. The emphasis in the physical education program for senior high students is placed on developing those skills which will carry over into recreational use after graduation. An effort is made to develop in each student the desire to remain involved in some lifetime sports or fitness activities. Activities may include: fitness, archery, flag football, soccer, team handball, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, X-C skiing, bowling, badminton, softball, circus arts, golf, omni kin, and pickleball. (semester) 0.5 unit
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Students will complete the same requirements as listed in the regular Driver Education class, but on a modified class schedule. Class will be scheduled from 8:30 AM to 10:00 Am with driving scheduled after class. When class instruction periods are completed, students will be scheduled to drive from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day. Depending upon class size, a second instructor may be available to assist with possible car time. Students MUST have a valid permit before attending the first class. 0.5 unit
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This course will explore the health benefits from weight training through circuit training and free weights. Students will perform various kinds of workouts and develop their own personal workout and record their results. The class is limited to fifteen students. (semester) 0.5 unit
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