Lucy Garrett Beckham High – Teacher Cadet Grades 11 and 12

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This dual credit course is considered an introduction or orientation to the teaching profession. Its main purpose is to encourage students who possess a high level of academic achievement and the personality traits found in good teachers to consider teaching as a career. An important secondary goal of the program is to provide these talented future community leaders with insights about schools even if they do not select teaching as their career choice. Students are exposed to teaching careers and the educational system through class discussion, observations, participation in public school classrooms, and interactions with administrators and teachers. Students must be willing to spend time in area middle and elementary schools and may be required to provide their own transportation. Teacher Cadets are expected to be exemplary students and should have no major disciplinary referrals during the school year. Students who do not meet this high standard may be dropped from this class.