Life Skills Classes
SEE-1011/1012 LIFE SKILLS LANGUAGE ARTS I
SEE-1071/1072 LIFE SKILLS LANGUAGE ARTS II
SEE-1081-1082 LIFE SKILLS LANGUAGE ARTS III
SEE-1091/1092 LIFE SKILLS LANGUAGE ARTS IV
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: None
Students may take the course all four years.
These English Language Arts courses are designed for striving readers in grades 9-12. These courses utilize rich content that promotes contextual discussions and exposes students to authentic literature and to a variety of cultures through various materials. Students language arts work to develop and improve skills in written language, reading, speaking, and listening. Students will learn a variety of reading strategies; practice spoken and written academic and content vocabulary; be instructed in and practice how to develop their writing skills; develop basic writing mechanics; and, build critical thinking skills.
SEM-1071/1072 LIFE SKILLS MATH I
SEM-1081/1082 LIFE SKILLS MATH II
SEM-1091/1092 LIFE SKILLS MATH III
SEM-1111/1112 LIFE SKILLS MATH IV
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: None
Students may take this class all four years.
Life Skills Math derives content from the Core Content Connectors with alignment to state math standards. This alignment allows students using a modified curriculum to access grade level standards while providing connections to functional skills. These connections support transition to adulthood skills while promoting key mathematical understandings. Students in Life Skills Math are encouraged and supported in a continuous effort to foster higher levels of mathematical reasoning.
SES-1011/1012 LIFE SKILLS SOCIAL STUDIES I
SES-1031/1032 LIFE SKILLS SOCIAL STUDIES II
SES-1041/1042 LIFE SKILLS SOCIAL STUDIES III
SES-1051/1052 LIFE SKILLS SOCIAL STUDIES IV
Length/Credit: One Semester, 0.5 credit or up to 1 credit per year
Prerequisite: None
Students may take this class all four years.
Life Skills Social Studies I-IV curriculum covers modified material from the general education curriculum and standards (ELA, Speaking, Viewing, and Listening). Students will explore US History, World History, Government, Economics, & Geography and apply real world knowledge and functional skills through classroom and community instruction.
SEI-1031/1032 PRACTICAL SCIENCE & HEALTH I
SEI-1041/1042 PRACTICAL SCIENCE & HEALTH II
SEI-1071/1072 PRACTICAL SCIENCE & HEALTH III
SEI-1081/1082 PRACTICAL SCIENCE & HEALTH IV
Length/Credit: One Year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: None
Practical Science and Health emphasizes understanding of the nature of science, science technology, environment, and society science, physical science, life science, and earth/space science as designated by the South Dakota Alternative Academic content and Achievement Standards.