AMES Department CORE Level: 9 Year 10 credits UC/CSU Approval: Not applicable Prerequisite: None Description: CORE is a class where students learn skills and strategies necessary for success in high school and beyond: organization of information and materials, self-advocacy, time management, note-taking, test-taking, reading, and memory. Each student has an Educational Plan that is individualized and outlines her unique strengths, challenges, and accommodations. Students spend half of the class time working on study skills, and the other half of the time working on content area homework or studying. The grade for this course is not factored into the GPA, but it does count for graduation credit. AMES Level: 10-12 Year 10 credits UC/CSU Approval: Not applicable Prerequisite: None Description: Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are in mixed-grade level, directed-study classes where they have opportunities for small-group and individual support on assignments. The grade for this course is not factored into the GPA, but it does count for graduation credit.
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