*The 2025-2026 Program of Studies is in the process of being updated. Please forgive any errors.*
Courses and expectations are aligned to SC Employability Credential.
Students are unable to meet SC Employability Credential standards and requirements without modifications. Students are typically scheduled with students working towards SC Employability Credential, though curricular modifications are required and documented on the IEP.
Students may score within 1-2 standard deviations below the mean in adaptive skill areas.
Students typically take End of Course assessments for Algebra, English 2, and Biology as their state assessment with accommodations; state assessment participation is determined by the IEP team.
Based on the IEP, students are typically able to meaningfully participate in general education classes for 1-2 blocks per day, without additional paraprofessional support.
Students take 4 ELA, 4 math, 2 science, and 2 social studies courses with modifications, as well as 4 Employability Education classes and occupational training classes.
Students demonstrate the ability to work independently to complete academic and/or vocational tasks for more than 30 minutes without a break.
Upon completion of school, students are typically capable of being competitively employed.
Students receive instruction in alternate standards aligned to the SC College- and Career-Ready Standards.
Students meet the participation guidelines for SC Alternate Assessment.
Students require direct instruction in a small group or individual setting with a lower teacher-pupil ratio.
Students receive instruction in functional academics, daily living skills, communication skills, social skills, behavioral skills, and/or vocational skills, as determined by their IEP.
Based on the IEP, students participate in Community-Based Instruction to promote the generalization of skills taught in the special setting classroom/school environment.
Based on the IEP, students typically participate in general education 1 block per day with staff support and supervision.
Students require specialized instruction to promote independence in completing work tasks and daily living tasks.
Upon completion of school, students may be employed with the support of a job coach or attend an Adult Day Program.