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Specific Learning Disabilities (100)
Students become a part of this program based on their scores on a series of achievement and psychological tests. The students are assigned to the classes based on the IEP, grade, and ability to strengthen weak areas of learning. The purpose of the specific learning disabilities program is to get students near enough to grade level to succeed in the regular education classes.
Cooperation is needed between staff and parents to place students in classes. Classes will be limited to insure more individualized instruction.
*Students may only be admitted to these classes by their IEP (Individual Educational Plan).
*Core classes may not be substituted for electives to reach the graduation credit count.
English 109, 110, 111, 112
Course Type: Required
Credit: 1
Course Length: Year
Prerequisite/Grade: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
Description: Students in these classes read approved novels, study punctuation, capitalization, and other grammar concepts. They will learn sentence structure and paragraph writing. Weekly vocabulary and spelling is related to material being studied. Test taking and study skills are also taught. Students read at least one class novel each semester, often selected from the regular English curriculum. Students must also read and report on one book each semester to pass these classes. Transition skills will also be taught in these classes.
Health 100 0366
Course Type: Required
Credit: ½
Course Length: Semester
Prerequisite/Grade: None; Grade: 9, 10
Description: This course will cover mental, physical, and social issues facing our society today. The student will identify and analyze these issues. Units include: Fitness and Nutrition; Mental-Emotional Health; Communicable and Chronic Diseases; Human Sexuality; Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco; First Aid; Aging, Death and Dying, and Family Relationships.
Math 109 0374
Course Type: Required
Credit: 1
Course Length: Year
Prerequisite/Grade: Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Description: No student may select this class if he/she has passed any mainstream math class. Math 100 is an individualized math course based on a student’s Individual Educational Plan. It takes the student from his/her last level of success and teaches the missing skills. A student may need to take Math 100 at least two years.
Math 110 0375
Course Type: Required
Credit: 1
Course Length: Year
Prerequisite/Grade: Grade: 10, 11, 12
Description: No student may select this class if he/she has passed any mainstream math class. Math 100 is an individualized math course based on a student’s Individual Educational Plan. It takes the student from his/her last level of success and teaches the missing skills. A student may need to take Math 100 at least two years.
Reading 100 0144
Course Type: Elective
Credit: 1
Course Length: Year
Prerequisite/Grade: None; Grade: Enrollment based on results of valid reading inventory and recommendation of
M-Team.
Description: Student must have permission from his/her case manager before enrolling in this course. This is a remedial reading course that works on boosting reading levels using the direct instruction method. This course is split into two parts: Reading Decoding and Reading Comprehension. Students enrolled in the reading comprehension section will work on making deductions, identifying main ideas, broadening vocabulary, improving written communication, generalizing, and drawing conclusions. Students enrolled in the decoding section will work on advanced word-attack skills, vocabulary, generalizing reading situations, and increasing reading independence.
Science 100 0855
Course Type: Required
Credit: 1
Course Length: Year
Prerequisite/Grade: None; Grade: 9, 10
Description: Course studies may include the environmental and earth sciences, while hands-on labs may demonstrate concepts in biology or chemistry.
Social Studies 112 0362
Course Type: Required
Credit: 1
Course Length: Year
Prerequisite/Grade: Grade: 12
Description: The first semester concerns basic law for teenagers and young consumers covering contracts and consumer rights.
Second semester covers social problems. Current events are a part of each semester as is cultural literacy. No student may select this class if he or she has passed a general education class in social studies.
U. S. History 110 0409
Course Type: Required
Credit: 1 ½
Course Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite/Grade: Grade : 10, 11
Description: Semester 1 is U.S. History to 1861. Semester 2 is U.S. History to 1955. This is the Civil War to present. Admission to this course is by an Individual Education Plan. Students will learn the history of the country using videos, doing role-plays, and simulations to provide support for classroom tests.
Into to Work Experience 100 0740
Course Type: Elective
Credit: 1/2
Course Length: Semester
Prerequisite/Grade: Grade: 11, 12
Description: This course is required for ALL juniors who plan to obtain release time from school during their senior year to participate in the Supervised Work Experience Program. Curriculum areas covered include: defining your skills and goals, career exploration, telephone etiquette, business writing, employment forms, payroll, electronic and interoffice communications, develop job leads, give presentations, resumes, cover letters, references, thank you letters, interviewing, creating a career portfolio and job shadows.
Appearance, dependability (including attendance and punctuality) and honesty are needed skills that will be emphasized. Your final exam will be an interview with a community business person. To help in preparation for the job market, you will create a career portfolio that you are able to take with you.
World Studies 109 0603
Course Type: Required
Credit: 1
Course Length: Year
Prerequisite/Grade: Grade: 9, 10
Description: World Studies focuses on the study of the five themes of geography: cultures, governments, economics, etc. from around the world. Students will apply knowledge gained about different cultures to hands-on projects.
Emotional Behavioral Disabilities 200
Each student is assessed by a series of tests and a program is then developed based on his/her individual needs. Requirements are based on guidelines set up by the State and Federal governments. Admission into the classes is done through a decision of an IEP meeting. Included in the IEP meetings are parents, the student, teachers, the school psychologist, counselors, and administrators.
Some classes work on an individual's social and academic behaviors that may impede a student's learning. To achieve this goal, a variety of techniques are employed including Behavior Modifications, Selective Rewards and Positive Peer Culture. Other classes offer more emphasis on academic content and less on behavioral change. Still other EBD classes offer a team or a consultation approach with a regular educator in a content area. Plato, a computer based learning curriculum, may also used for each of these classes.
*Students may only be admitted to these classes by their IEP (Individual Educational Plan).
*Core classes may not be substituted for electives to reach the graduation credit count.
English 200 0414
Course Type: Required
Credit: 1
Course Length: Year
Prerequisite/Grade: None; Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Description: This class focuses on communication as students learn to express themselves through oral and written means. Students acquire grammar and usage skills as a part of the communication process. Teachers vary the reading or literature component depending on the needs and interests of their students.
Math 200 0357
Course Type: Required
Credit: 1
Course Length: Year
Prerequisite/Grade: None; Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Description: Students may have an individualized mathematics curriculum depending on their needs. One student may progress from working with whole numbers to using fractions or decimals in graphic construction. Another student may learn functional math by calculating wages and prices. Computers are also utilized to enhance math skills.
Science 200 0358
Course Type: Required
Credit: 1
Course Length: Year
Prerequisite/Grade: None; Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Description: Course studies may include the environmental and earth sciences, while hands-on labs may demonstrate concepts in biology or chemistry. A portfolio system of record keeping makes it easier to chart a student’s progress and keep track of his/her work.
Social Studies 200 0359
Course Type: Required
Credit: 1
Course Length: Year
Prerequisite/Grade: None; Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Description: The curricular components of these classes are history, government, geography and current events. Students acquire a variety of social studies skills as they learn to read a graph, interpret a table or make a chart or map.
Cognitive Disabilities (300)
Students become a part of this program based on their scores on a series of achievement and psychological tests. The students are assigned to the classes based on the IEP, grade, and ability to strengthen weak areas of learning. Cooperation is needed between staff and parents to place students in classes. Classes will be limited to insure more individualized instruction.
*Students may only be admitted to these classes by their IEP (Individual Educational Plan).
*Core classes may not be substituted for electives to reach the graduation credit count.
English 300 0418
Course Type: Required
Credit: 1
Course Length: Year
Prerequisite/Grade: None; Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Description: Students in these classes read approved novels, study punctuation, capitalization, and other grammar concepts. They will learn sentence structure and paragraph writing. Weekly vocabulary and spelling is related to material being studied. Test taking and study skills are also taught
Health 300 0177
Course Type: Required
Credit: ½
Course Length: Semester
Prerequisite/Grade: None; Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Description: This course will cover mental, physical, and social issues facing our society today. The student will identify and analyze these issues. Units include: Fitness and Nutrition; Mental-Emotional Health; Communicable and Chronic Diseases; Human Sexuality; Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco; First Aid; Aging, Death and Dying, and Family Relationships.
Life Skills 300 0216
Course Type: Elective
Credit: 1/2
Course Length: Semester
Prerequisite/Grade: None; Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Description: This class focuses on social responsibilities, manners, and the other skills necessary to live independently. Cooking, laundry, and local field trips are some of the practical activities that provide real-life learning situations.
Math 300 0710
Course Type: Required
Credit: 1
Course Length: Year
Prerequisite/Grade: None; Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Description: Math 300 is an individualized math course based on a student’s Individual Educational Plan. It takes the student from his/her last level of success and teaches the missing skills. A student may need to take Math 300 at least two years.
Science 300 0856
Course Type: Required
Credit: 1
Course Length: Year
Prerequisite/Grade: None; Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Description: Course studies may include the environmental and earth sciences, while hands-on labs may demonstrate concepts in biology or chemistry.
Social Studies 300 0708
Course Type: Required
Credit: 1
Course Length: Year
Prerequisite/Grade: None; Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Description: Course studies focuses on the study of the five themes of geography: cultures, governments, economics, etc. from around the world. Students will apply knowledge gained about different cultures to hands-on projects.
Vocation Career 300 0714
Course Type: Elective
Credit: ½
Course Length: Semester
Prerequisite/Grade: None; Grade: 11, 12
Description: This course is designed for students with cognitive disabilities and focuses on preparing them for the world of work. Filling out applications, practicing interviews, as well as job shadows, are among the activities.
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