Learning Support

LEARNING SUPPORT

Learning Support classes and services are available to those students who have been identified as having special needs in a specific area.  Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) are implemented and reviewed continually.  Learning Support students are included in regular education and/or co-teaching classes where applicable and appropriate.  

Learning Support students receive a diploma upon meeting graduation and/or IEP requirements.

EN110R    ENGLISH 1

Weight 1.0 Credit 1/year

In English 1, there is an emphasis on reading, vocabulary, and composition skills.  This course will include some literature, independent reading, and oral activities.  Extended thinking strategies will be practiced in the course of study.  Content is based on individual needs.

EN210R    ENGLISH 2

Weight 1.0 Credit 1/year

In English 2, there is an emphasis on reading skills and multi-paragraph composition practice.  The scope will also include vocabulary study, research, literature, and oral activities.  Extended thinking strategies will be practiced in this course of study.  Content is based on individual needs.  

EN310R   ENGLISH 3

Weight 1.0 Credit 1/year

English 3 will include a study of important American authors, multi-paragraph composition and vocabulary.  The course will include independent reading and communication activities.  Extended thinking strategies will be practiced in this course of study.  Content is based on individual needs.

Grade 11 and 12:  English elective requirements are found, beginning on page 35.

AS6F (FALL) AS6S (SPRING) ACADEMIC LEARNING SUPPORT (Grades 9-12)           

Academic Learning Support is offered to those students who need academic support for regular education classes as dictated by their Individual Educational Plans (IEP).  Progress, grades, behavior, etc. are monitored by the learning support teacher in order to help the student succeed in regular education classes.  

MA110 COMPREHENSIVE ALGEBRA 1A (Grade 9)

Weight 1.0 Credit 1/year

This is part one of the Algebra 1 course.  The topics covered during this course include linear equations/absolute value, patterns and functions, writing and graphing linear equations, writing and graphing linear inequalities, probability and statistics.  The use of scientific calculators is an important part of the course and each student is expected to own an inexpensive scientific calculator.  Graphing calculators, provided by the school for use in the classroom, will be utilized at appropriate times in the course.  Content will be adjusted according to individual needs.

MA120 COMPREHENSIVE ALGEBRA 1B (Grade 10)

Weight 1.0 Credit 1/year

This is part two of the Algebra 1 course.  The topics covered during this course include systems of equations/inequalities, exponents, polynomials and radicals.  The use of scientific calculators is an important part of the course and each student is expected to own an inexpensive scientific calculator.  Graphing calculators, provided by the school for use in the classroom, will be utilized at appropriate times in the course.  Content will be adjusted according to individual needs.  The state-mandated Keystone Algebra Exam will be taken at the completion of the course.

MA210 COMPREHENSIVE GEOMETRY (Grade 11)

Weight 1.0 Credit 1/year

This is a geometry course that will prepare students for business as well as trade and technical schools or two-year college associate degrees.  Topics include basics of geometry, logic and reasoning, parallel and perpendicular lines, triangles, congruence and similarity, quadrilaterals, circles, surface area, volume and transformations.  Content will be adjusted according to individual needs.