Course Descriptions

INDIVIDUALIZED MATH 1

Full Year - Grades 9-12

The individualized Math I uses lesson settings and situations that are familiar and motivational to students.  These settings help students to see a connection between the math taught in the classroom and the math used in everyday living.

PREREQUISITE:  None

INDIVIDUALIZED MATH 2

Full Year - Grades 9-12

Individualized Mathematics 2 is designed for students who have a limited background in fundamental math skills. The course will help students relate to real life situations they may encounter while strengthening their mathematical decision making skills and ability to apply fundamental mathematics.

PREREQUISITE:  None 

INDIVIDUALIZED MATH 3

Full Year - Grades 9-12

Individualized Mathematics 3 provides an introduction to algebraic concepts at an individualized pace in a small group setting.  This course is designed to integrate the core mathematics curriculum with discussions, problem solving experiences and concrete applications.

PREREQUISITE:  None

SOCIAL SKILLS

Full Year - Grades 9-12

Students enrolled in this course work on improving communication skills, self-advocacy, and social skills. Conflict resolution, positive ways to handle stress (coping skills), and other life skills will be addressed.

PREREQUISITE:  None

INDIVIDUALIZED BIOLOGY

Full Year - Grade 11

Individualized Biology 1 is a study of living organisms and their environment. An emphasis is placed on systems and the way they interact with each other, from the level of DNA up to the interaction of ecosystems. As a part of each unit, students will participate in thinking critically as they are presented with different phenomena. Individualized Biology 1 uses alternative materials, small group settings, and slower paced instruction to meet the individual needs of the students while paralleling the Biology 1 curriculum. All students will be required to take a state level End of Course Exam (EOC) at the end of second semester.

INDIVIDUALIZED GOVERNMENT

Full Year - Grade: 12

Individualized Government studies the structure of the United States Government and the requirements and responsibilities of United States citizenship. Students will also study the politics and elections process of the government as well as study Missouri's state government. It fulfills the state requirements that students pass a course on the United States Government and also fulfills the requirement that students pass the United States and Missouri Constitution Tests and the United States Citizenship test requirement. Individualized Government personalizes the course and the learning within the course to each student's IEP needs.

PREREQUISITE: IEP Placement

INDIVIDUALIZED ENGLISH 1

Full Year - Grades 9-12

Individualized English 1 is a course that parallels the regular English 1 course, but adjustments are made based on student need and ability. Instruction focuses on individual learner goals and standards requiring the most focus. Instructional needs are driven by formative student data. Students in this course will expand their understanding and use of reading and writing strategies as necessary tools for success. Students in English 1-1 will create original works to communicate their insights and ideas about the world gained through analysis of nonfiction texts. Students in English 1-2 will analyze different types of literature, such as short stories, poetry, and novels, to foster their curiosity and critical thinking skills, and to generate discussion about their role in society.  

PREREQUISITE:  None

INDIVIDUALIZED ENGLISH 2

Full Year - Grades 10-12

Individualized English 2 is a course that parallels the regular English 2 course, but adjustments are made based on student need and ability. Instruction focuses on individual learner goals and standards requiring the most focus. Instructional needs are driven by formative student data. Students in this course will expand their understanding and use of reading and writing strategies as a necessary tool for success. Students in English 2-1 will formulate and develop products to express and communicate their insights and ideas. Students in English 2-2 will examine different types of literature such as fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry to foster curiosity and generate discussion about their role in society.

PREREQUISITE:  None

INDIVIDUALIZED ENGLISH 3

Full Year - Grades 11–12

Individualized English 3 is a course that parallels the regular English 3 course, but adjustments are made based on student need and ability. Instruction focuses on individual learner goals and standards requiring the most focus. Instructional needs are driven by formative student data. Students in this course will expand their understanding and use of reading and writing strategies as a necessary tool for success. Students will formulate and develop essays using their own ideas and the words and ideas of others using various modes of development to produce a variety of texts. In addition to developing rhetorical skills, students will use the writing and research process to better understand their life experiences, to make career decisions, and to explore various perspectives on issues in the world around them. Students will broaden their understanding of the philosophies and literature that have shaped American culture by responding to literary selections analytically through discussion and writing. A major theme that students will be observing, analyzing, and discussing is the struggles and successes of the individual in American society.

PREREQUISITE:  None

COMMUNITY BASED VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTION

Full Year - Grades 9-12

The Community Based Vocational Instruction (CBVI) is a course designed to provide an opportunity for Pattonville students to learn skills necessary for transition to post-secondary employment.  This course will develop appropriate interpersonal skills and generalize job-related skills from the classroom experience to the world of work.  This course is designed to enhance the development of the student’s functional skills as site volunteers.

PREREQUISITE:  IEP placement determines enrollment in CBVI.

READING AND LITERACY

Semester - Grades 9-10

Reading and Literacy is designed to improve the literacy skills for students in the areas of decoding, fluency, and comprehension.

PREREQUISITE:  IEP Placement and concurrent enrollment in Individualized English.

PREPARING FOR TRANSITION

Full Year - Grades 9-12

Technology and comprehensive transition resources are utilized to prepare for realistic post-secondary transition. Students develop senior transition portfolios designed to support their specific needs after graduation, including planning and preparing for a career, college supports, transportation, and independent living. 

NOTE: Students should not be concurrently enrolled in the Career Based Vocational Program.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS 

Semester or Full Year - Grades 9-12

The Functional classroom is designed to support students requiring a functionally based program based on the student needs identified through the Individual Education Plan.  This class will embed the following concepts into daily instruction:  Functional Job Skills, Functional Mathematics, Functional Living Skills and Social Skills.

PREREQUISITE:  IEP Placement determines enrollment in the Functional Classroom.

LANGUAGE ACADEMIC LAB

Semester - Grades 9-12 

Students (with an educational diagnosis in Speech/Language) who have experienced academic difficulties, or wish to have time built into their school day to complete assignments will have the option of choosing to enroll in a Language Academic Lab.  This course is taught by a Special School District Speech/Language Pathologist who will focus on supporting content area curriculum and working on IEP goals.

PREREQUISITE:  Enrollment in this course is an IEP team decision.  Also, the student MUST have an educational diagnosis in the area of Speech/Language.  (no credit)    

MODIFIED COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (Modified COOP)

Full Year - Grades 10-12

Modified Cooperative Work Experience Program/modified COOP is a partnership between the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Pattonville High School and Special School District to assist students with disabilities in earning school credit while participating in school directed, supervised paid work experiences.  This course is limited to students age 16 and above who’s IEP (Individual Education Plan) reflects a need for work experience in a competitive setting and who are eligible as clients of Vocational Rehabilitation.  

PREREQUISITE:  None

RESOURCE ACADEMIC LAB

Semester - Grades 9-12

Students who have experienced academic difficulties, or wish to have time built into their school day to complete assignments will have the option of choosing to enroll in a Resource Academic Lab.  This course is taught by a Special School District teacher who will focus on supporting content area curriculum and working on IEP goals. (no credit)

PREREQUISITE:  Enrollment in this course is an IEP team decision.