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: 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: 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.

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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.