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.

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.  

EN110R    ENGLISH 1

Weight 1.0 Credit 1/year

English 1 students will read short stories, poetry, novels, dramas, and a variety of nonfiction texts while reviewing basic literary terms and applying terms to units of study.  Students will write multiple constructed response paragraphs based on their reading. Vocabulary and grammar study is a focus.  Instruction is based on state-mandated standards with content that may be based on individual needs. 

EN210R    ENGLISH 2

Weight 1.0 Credit 1/year

As a continuation of English 1, students will read short stories, poetry, novels, dramas, and a variety of nonfiction texts. Students will practice basic skills to help them pass the Keystone Exam. Students will write multiple constructed response paragraphs based on their reading. Vocabulary and grammar is a focus. This course focuses heavily on Keystone preparation. The state-mandated Keystone Literature Exam will be taken at the end of this course. Instruction is based on state-mandated standards with content that may be 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 study. Literature will be related to historical context, showing changes over time with different interpretations of universal themes. Students will understand that research must be valid and reliable to communicate and support arguments effectively. Instruction is based on state-mandated standards with content that may be based on individual needs. 

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

MA100  PRE-ALGEBRA REPLACEMENT

(Grade 9)

Weight 1.0    Credit 1/year

Prerequisite: Administrative Approval 

This class is a great opportunity to start off your math path at the high school with success. Students will be focusing on the foundations necessary for upcoming Algebra classes at the high school. After completing the course, students will have a better understanding and the essential skills necessary for a successful sophomore and junior year in math at the high school. Students will be placed in this class based upon teacher recommendation and past academic history in mathematics.

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

In Replacement Geometry, you will learn about basic geometry, logic and reasoning, parallel and perpendicular lines, triangles, congruence and similarity, quadrilaterals, circles, surface area, volume and transformations. This class will help prepare you for trade/technical schools and 2-year colleges. The coursework will have modifications and accommodations according to your individualized education program.