Criteria for Academic Placement Only courses:
Placement based on Student's IEP
Course: 112110, 112111
Grade Level: 9
Credits: 2 Yearlong Course
For students needing support in reading comprehension and fluency. A variety of materials are used such as adapted textbooks, short stories, novels and non-fiction selections. Instruction and course activities will focus on reading fluency, vocabulary and reading comprehension. Reading comprehension strategies including literal comprehension, story elements, context clues, main idea, author’s purpose, inference, figurative language, paraphrasing, and summarizing. Curriculum also includes writing skills.
Course Number: 112120, 112121
Grade Level: 9
Credits: 2 Yearlong Course
For students needing support in decoding, reading fluency and comprehension. A variety of materials are used such as adapted textbooks, short stories, novels and non-fiction selections. Instruction and course activities will focus on reading fluency and comprehension strategies, including literal comprehension, story elements, context clues, main idea, fact/opinion, inference, and figurative language.
Course: 112210, 112211
Grade Level: 10
Credits:2 Yearlong Course
For students needing support in reading comprehension and fluency. A variety of materials are used such as adapted textbooks, short stories, novels and non-fiction selections. Instruction and course activities will focus on reading fluency, vocabulary and reading comprehension. Reading comprehension strategies including literal comprehension, story elements, context clues, main idea, author’s purpose, inference, figurative language, paraphrasing, and summarizing. Curriculum also includes writing skills.
Course: 112220, 112221
Grade Level: 10
Credits: 2 Yearlong Course
For students needing support in decoding, reading fluency and comprehension. A variety of materials are used such as adapted textbooks, short stories, novels and non-fiction selections. Instruction and course activities will focus on reading fluency and comprehension strategies, including literal comprehension, story elements, context clues, main idea, fact/opinion, inference, and figurative language.
Course: 112310, 112311
Grade Level: 11
Credits: 2 Yearlong Course
For students needing support in reading comprehension and fluency. A variety of materials are used such as adapted textbooks, short stories, novels and non-fiction selections. Instruction and course activities will focus on reading fluency, vocabulary and reading comprehension. Reading comprehension strategies including literal comprehension, story elements, context clues, main idea, author’s purpose, inference, figurative language, paraphrasing, summarizing and analyzing text. It will also include a research project and functional writing skills.
Course: 112320, 112321
Grade Level: 11
Credits: 2 Yearlong Course
For students needing continued support in reading fluency and comprehension. A variety of materials are used such as adapted textbooks, short stories, novels and non-fiction selections. Instruction and course activities will continue to focus on reading fluency and comprehension strategies, including literal comprehension, story elements, context clues, main idea, fact/opinion, inference, figurative language and analyzing text. It will also include functional reading and writing skills.
Course: 112310, 112311
Grade Level: 11
Credits: 2 Yearlong Course
For students needing support in reading comprehension and fluency. A variety of materials are used such as adapted textbooks, short stories, novels and non-fiction selections. Instruction and course activities will focus on reading fluency, vocabulary and reading comprehension. Reading comprehension strategies including literal comprehension, story elements, context clues, main idea, author’s purpose, inference, figurative language, paraphrasing, summarizing and analyzing text. It will also include a research project and functional writing skills.
Course: 112320, 112321
Grade Level: 11
Credits: 2 Yearlong Course
For students needing continued support in reading fluency and comprehension. A variety of materials are used such as adapted textbooks, short stories, novels and non-fiction selections. Instruction and course activities will continue to focus on reading fluency and comprehension strategies, including literal comprehension, story elements, context clues, main idea, fact/opinion, inference, figurative language and analyzing text. It will also include functional reading and writing skills.
Course: 112106, 112107
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1 per semester
For those students needing intensive support in reading fluency and phonetics. Class curriculum, along with novels and fluency timings. Novels may include large group work, individual work and literature circles. Students will be required to complete written responses to certain chapters.
Course: 112500, 112501
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1
For those students needing additional support with reading comprehension. Instruction & course activities will focus on reading comprehension strategies, reading fluency, and functional reading skills for everyday life. A variety of materials are used and may include adapted texts, short stories, novels, and non-fiction selections.
Course: 142100, 142101
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1 per semester
This course is designed for students who continue to need assistance in basic mathematical concepts. It includes Basic Math concepts in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division including work with fractions, decimals, percent, time and counting money. Basic Math computation is reinforced using computer programs designed to help student’s master basic facts.
Course: 142102, 142103
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1 per semester
This course is a preparatory course for Pre-Algebra. It includes a review of Basic Math, decimals, data and statistics, fractions, integers, equations, inequities and functions, geometric figures, measurement and area, surface area, and volume and probability.
Course: 142104, 142105
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1 per semester
A pre-algebra course that will give students a strong foundation in algebra while also preparing them for future study in geometry, probability, and data analysis. The skills that will be learned include variables, expressions, integers, solving equations, multi-step equations and inequalities, factors, fractions, exponents, rational numbers, ratio, proportions, probability, percent, linear functions, measurement, area and volume, polynomials, and angle relationships.
Course: 142106, 142107
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1 per semester
This course will give students an intensive look into algebraic skills. The skills that will be learned include exponents and powers, order of operations, properties of real numbers, solving and graphing linear equations, solving and graphing functions, writing linear equations, solving and graphing linear inequalities, systems of linear equations and inequalities, exponents and exponential functions, quadratic equations and functions, polynomials, rational expressions, radicals, and some connections to geometry.
Course: 142108, 142109
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1 per semester
This introductory geometry course will help students develop sufficient computational, procedural, and problem solving skills to provide a solid foundation for further study in mathematics. The skills that will be learned are; geometry basics, segments and angles, parallel and perpendicular lines, triangle relationships, congruent triangles, quadrilaterals, similarity, polygons and area, surface area and volume, right triangles and trigonometry and circles.
Course: 152104, 152105
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1 per semester
For those students with an IEP that have qualified through motor testing and approved Unified Partners. This course combines students of all abilities to participate in developmentally appropriate activities including lifetime activities, physical fitness, and sport. Students will work together to increase competence and confidence in a variety of physical activities. Through ongoing leadership opportunities, members of this course will be empowered to help create a more inclusive and accepting school environment for all students.
Course: 152102, 152103
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1 per semester
For those students with an IEP that have qualified through motor testing. The course emphasizes the development of personal fitness, recreation/leisure skills and game skills in a small group setting. Students may also train and participate in Special Olympics bowling, basketball, swimming and track and field. Students need to meet criteria in their special education assessment to be eligible to take DAPE.
Course: 192012, 192013
Grade Level: 9, 10
Credits: 2, Yearlong Course
An assessment of vocational potential and employability skills, identifying aptitude for community based employment, functional skills, interests, and work behavior strengths and barriers to success. PAES is a simulated work environment within the classroom where students work on simulations of actual tasks performed on community based jobs.
Course: 192008, 192009
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1 per semester
This course is designed around vocational skill development. Students learn about store operations, money handling, inventory, production, assembly and job skills such as; team work, meeting expectations, task completion, and customer service skills.
Course: 192017
Grade Level: 12
Credits: 1 per semester
This course is designed to provide students with opportunities to learn basic work skills while providing a benefit to the community. Students will be required to meet with the staff on a weekly basis in order to gain a service learning credit. Students will be required to keep a log of the hours that they work.
Course: 132102, 132103
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1 per semester; only sign up for one semester.
This course helps students gain knowledge and skills to survive in today’s workplace. The student will study the following areas: communication skills on the job, careers, applications, resumes, interviewing, child labor laws, money management, workplace safety, benefits, business, insurance, taxes, and guidance.
Note: Students must take a semester of this course to be able to take Work Based Learning. This course can be taken in conjunction with or prior to Work Based Learning.
Course: 132100, 132101
Grade Level: 11, 12
Credits: 1 per semester
Prerequisite: Work Seminar Class and be currently employed
This course is designed to provide students with opportunities to build career awareness, explore career options, and learn general work expectations, such as managing resources, managing information, and teamwork and self-management skills. Students will be required to meet with the teacher on a weekly basis in order to gain work-based learning credit. Students will be required to keep a log of the hours that they work.
Note: Work coordinator must approve employment site prior to enrollment.
Course: 192022, 192023
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1 per semester
Basic reading instruction for students with developmental and cognitive disabilities. This may involve instruction in site words, picture/symbol recognition, or for students with reading instruction,
Course Number: 142110
Grade Level: 12
Credits: 1 semester
This course teaches and reinforces math skills to prepare students for math they will encounter in the real world. Students will learn strategies for dealing with math problems found in day-to-day life, including how to adjust recipes, calculate nutrition information, figure sales tax and tips, manage schedules, plan travel, determine sale prices, handle banking transactions, manage budgets, and finding the best deal.
Course: 192010, 192011
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1 per semester
This course offers skill instruction in areas of executive functioning and social-emotional skills such as organization, planning, prioritizing, regulating emotions, goal setting, self-advocacy, and problem-solving. Students will also have an opportunity to practice these skills with structured study time and should bring work from other courses to complete during the study portion of the class. This course will be taught by a special education teacher, which may not be their case manager.
Course: 192004, 192005
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1 per semester
This is a course focusing on transitional skills to prepare students for life after high school. Students will learn a variety of ways to deal with social situations they may encounter at home, in school, or out in the community. Areas of intense focus will include "social thinking,” personal wellness, handling stress and anxiety, communication, goal setting and self-advocacy.
Course: 192000, 192001
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1 per semester
This is a course focusing on transitional skills to prepare students for life after high school. Students will work on functional skills related to reading, writing and communication in “real life” settings while using a communication device.
Course: 192006, 192007
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1 per semester
This course is designed for those students on the autism spectrum who have plans to attend college but struggle in social situations. Students learn a variety of ways to deal with social situations, they may encounter at home, in school, or out in the community. Areas if intense focus will include “social thinking”, personal wellness. handling stress and anxiety, communication, goal setting, and self advocacy. Skills will be taught using a variety of methods including classroom instruction, role-playing, group activities, mentorship, and community outings.
Course: 192018, 192019
Grade Level: 9, 10,
Credits: 1 per semester
This course will provide students with a basic understanding of the skills necessary for living independently as an adult. Course topics include disability awareness and disclosure, interactions with others, securing and maintaining employment, budgeting, as well as topics to be determined by the individual needs of the students who are in the course. For developmental and cognitive disabilities.
Course: 192002, 192003
Grade Level: 11, 12
Credits: 1 per semester
Students will learn activities and skills in their natural setting. Students will work on transition areas of employability and post secondary education.
Course: 192990, 192991
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credits: 0
A quiet study time, assignment completion assistance, and/or time to make-up or retake tests. Students should bring work from courses they have or bring reading material on the days they do not have work. Additional assistance in organizational and study skill development is offered. Students will be assigned to a Special Education teacher, which may not be their case manager.
Course:
English 114100, 114101
Math 144100, 144101
Health 154100, 154101
Science 164100, 164101
Social Studies 174100, 174101
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1
Curriculum used for an alternative to a traditional classroom experience. These courses will need to be approved by an IEP or Student Support Team member.