LIFE SKILLS LANGUAGE ARTS I
Course Number: SEE-1011/1012
LIFE SKILLS LANGUAGE ARTS II
Course Number: SEE-1071/1072
LIFE SKILLS LANGUAGE ARTS III
Course Number: SEE-1081-1082
LIFE SKILLS LANGUAGE ARTS IV
Course Number: SEE-1091/1092 Credit: 1.0 credit
Required/Elective: Elective Grade Level: Open to grade 9-12
Length: One year 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.
LIFE SKILLS MATH I
Course Number: SEM-1071/1072
LIFE SKILLS MATH II
Course Number: SEM-1081/1082
LIFE SKILLS MATH III
Course Number: SEM-1091/1092
LIFE SKILLS MATH IV
Course Number: SEM-1111/1112 Credit: 1.0 credit
Required/Elective: Elective Grade Level: Open to grade 9-12
Length: One year 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.
LIFE SKILLS SOCIAL STUDIES I
Course Number: SES-1011/1012
LIFE SKILLS SOCIAL STUDIES II
Course Number: SES-1031/1032
LIFE SKILLS SOCIAL STUDIES III
Course Number: SES-1041/1042
SES-1051/1052 LIFE SKILLS SOCIAL STUDIES IV
Course Number: SES-1051/1052 Credit: 0.5 credit OR 1.0 credit
Required/Elective: Elective Grade Level: Open to grade 9-12
Length/Credit: One semester OR one 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.
PRACTICAL SCIENCE & HEALTH I
Course Number: SEI-1031/1032
PRACTICAL SCIENCE & HEALTH II
Course Book: SEI-1041/1042
PRACTICAL SCIENCE & HEALTH III
Course Number: SEI-1071/1072
PRACTICAL SCIENCE & HEALTH IV
Course Number: SEI-1081/1082 Credit: 1.0 credit
Required/Elective: Elective Grade Level: Open to grade 9-12
Length: One year 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.