There are a variety of special education services available to eligible students at Stanwood High School. Students receive services in any combination of options that meet their individual needs with a strong focus on inclusion with the general education classes and collaboration between Special Education and General Education staff members. Course and schedule decisions are made through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team process.
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Teacher/Case Manager Permission
Provides specially designed instruction in an alternative curriculum that addresses functional reading, writing, math, communication skills, social skills, vocational skills and daily living skills.
Grade Level: 12+
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Teacher/Case Manager Permission
Community Connections is a transition center for students that are 12+ who have completed SBA and senior project requirements that need work based transitional services. On/off campus work both volunteer and paid employment experiences are offered. Students earn independent credit for work. Individual work schedules will be made as needed.
Grade Level: 9-12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Teacher/Case Manager Permission
Provides specially designed instruction in social and behavioral skills along with the basic academic skills.
Grade Level: 9-12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1.0 English
Prerequisite: Teacher/Case Manager Permission
The purpose of this class is to help improve their reading, writing, and communication skills in order to be more literate in life, business, and in their future academics.
Grade Level: 9-12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1.0 Elective
Prerequisite: Teacher/Case Manager Permission
This course is designed to provide access to, and support in the areas of reading, writing, math and learning strategy skills for school success for students on an IEP. This course is also structured around a collaborative, working relationship between the Special Education Teachers and the General Education Teacher surrounding coursework, assignment expectations and grading. Students must have approval for entry in this class.
Grade Level: 9-12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1.0 Math
Prerequisite: Teacher/Case Manager Permission
This course provides specially designed instruction in the area of math to facilitate transition goals. The math classes are split into 3 different levels. The students are placed in an appropriate level by math skills, testing data and IEP team decision.
Grade Level: 9-12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1.0 Math
Prerequisite: Teacher/Case Manager Permission
Modified Algebra A & B extends the arithmetic skills and concepts learned in middle school, providing a computational foundation, which is applied in Geometry and Algebra 2. Students will explore signed numbers, linear equations, simultaneous equations, quadratic equations, graphs, special products and factoring, real numbers, irrational numbers and inequalities. The modified course parallels regular curriculum with adjusted assignments and/or pace commensurate with the overall ability of the class. The class targets students who have had learning challenges in math and not passed MSP or EOC testing standards.
*This course fulfills the Algebra requirement for student on an IEP in math in the Class of 2016 and Beyond.
Grade Level: 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1.0 English
Prerequisite: Teacher/Case Manager Permission
Career Choices allows students to combine classroom learning with job experience. In the class, students will:
Research several career areas
Develop a career plan for after high school
Learn how to seek & secure a job
Write a resume
Prepare for an interview
Develop Leadership and career readiness skills
Explore the financial side of working
Learn about paychecks, spending plans, budgeting, and planning for the life style they choose.