Reading
These courses are designed for students who have difficulty reading and/or understanding what they read. The Decoding & Comprehension classes focus on decoding and word attack skills. These classes are designed for students who need practice reading words more accurately and fluently. Comprehension classes are designed for students who struggle to understand what they read. All classes learn and use active reading strategies. The Reading Strategies class focuses on both word attack skills and comprehension strategies. This class is designed for students who need more intense instruction. All classes learn vocabulary strategies. Students will be expected to read self-selected books throughout the school year. Priority will be given to students who are reading below grade level. These courses require teacher recommendation and/or reading specialist approval.
1312 DECODING/COMPREHENSION I
Length of course: Full Year
Credit: 1.0
Grade 9 -12
Pathway: All
Assignment to the course is based on recommendations by middle school or high school staff and must obtain written approval from the reading specialist. This course is designed for students who wish to improve foundational skills in reading. The course focuses on decoding/word attack and active reading strategies to improve overall comprehension skills and vocabulary development. Class size is limited to 15 students. Priority will be given to students who are reading below grade level. Direct, explicit teacher-developed instruction is used.
1313 DECODING/COMPREHENSION II
Length of course: Full Year
Credit: 1.0
Grade 10 -12
Pathway: All
PREREQUISITE: Decoding/Comprehension I
Assignment to the course is based on recommendations by high school staff and must obtain written approval from the reading specialist. This course is designed for students who wish to build on foundational reading skills. The course focuses on decoding/word attack, reading comprehension, and fluency, and vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on the continued development of strategic reading skills. Direct, explicit teacher-developed instruction is used. Class size is limited to 15 students. Priority will be given to students who are reading below grade level.
1314 COMPREHENSION I
Length of course: Full Year
Credit: 1.0
Grade 9 -12
Pathway: All
PREREQUISITE: Assignment to the course is based on recommendations by high school staff and must obtain written approval from the reading specialist.
This course is designed for students who wish to improve their reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary skills. Emphasis is placed on the application of strategic reading skills. Direct, explicit teacher-developed instruction is used. Class size is limited to 15 students. Priority will be given to students who are reading below grade level.
1315 COMPREHENSION II
Length of course: Full Year
Credit: 1.0
Grade 10 -12
Pathway: All
PREREQUISITE: Comprehension I
Assignment to the course is based on recommendations by high school staff and must obtain written approval from the reading specialist. This course is designed for students who wish to continue to improve their reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary skills. Emphasis is placed on the application of strategic reading skills. Direct, explicit teacher-developed instruction is used. Class size is limited to 15 students. Priority will be given to students who are reading below grade level.
1339 INDEPENDENT STUDY READING
Independent Study is offered to provide individual students with the opportunity to explore special talents or interests. Students will work with a classroom teacher to set personal learning goals and to determine the type of project or learning experience they would like to pursue. The classroom teacher and student will agree upon and determine the credit value (.5, 1.0) and how a grade will be determined (percentage grade or Pass/Fail). Independent study is designed to supplement a student’s educational pathway but cannot exempt a student from Board approved core graduation requirements. Students must complete Independent Study paperwork and be approved for the course by a building administrator