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Granite Ridge Intermediate

Part of the Clovis Unified School District

Intro to Education

Granite Ridge 8th Grade Intro to Education

 

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Introduction to Education  

Granite Ridge Elective  

8th grade students ONLY

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Who Should Take the Class? 

  • Anyone who wants to explore an interest in the Education Career Field and have FUN while learning. 
    • Ex: Classroom Teacher, Nurse, School Psychologist, Speech Therapist, Principal, and more.  

About the Class: 

This is a year-long elective designed to explore careers in education through fun hands-on and project based activities. 

o To be covered throughout the school year: 

o   College and Career Planning within the Educational Field of Study   

o   Exploration of  Children’s Literature 

o   Reading Buddies with Clovis North Area Elementary Students

o   Classroom Cooking Activities

o   Horticulture within the Classroom 

o   Guest Speakers

 o   Thematic Art Projects

o   Field Trips 

o   FUN!

If Interested, Register for: Intro to Education  

Special Note: 

  • This is the first opportunity for students at Granite Ridge to explore the Educational Pathway at CNEC. Students who decide to continue in the Education Pathway into high school, can take G.P.A. weighted classes and dual-enrollment classes where they will earn college units for FREE. 
    • 10th grade English- Children’s Literature (weighted class) 
    • 11th grade English- Contemporary Issues in Education (weighted class) 
    • 11th grade Careers with Children (college dual-enrollment) 
    • 12th grade Careers in Education (college dual-enrollment)