Special Education

Graduation Requirement: English (Course may be repeated for credit)

Decoding provides targeted instruction in comprehension strategies including understanding vocabulary, making text connections, identifying text structure, and note taking. There is also instruction in strategies to increase speed and accuracy of reading. Students are taught to apply skills to informational text commonly found in the general education environment. The course is designed to bring students' reading comprehension up to the desired level or to develop strategies to read more efficiently.

Graduation Requirement: English (Course may be repeated for credit)

This course focuses on students’ writing skills and develop their ability to compose different types of papers for a range of purposes and audiences. This course enables students to explore and practice descriptive, narrative, persuasive, or expositive styles as they write paragraphs, essays, letters, applications, formal documented papers, or technical reports. The emphasis for writing will be placed on communication skills in the areas of spelling, grammar and composition.

Graduation Requirement: English (Course may be repeated for credit)

In this course, students will develop literacy skills, apply reading strategies and study effective writing conventions and styles. Students will apply the writing process and use meta-cognitive strategies to express themselves in different formats. Through the study of multicultural literature, students will build vocabulary and strengthen their skills to communicate. Major assessments will include analysis of literary elements, creative writing projects, and skills based assessments focused on meeting student’s individualized reading/writing goals/objectives. The course is designed to bring students' reading comprehension up to the desired level or to develop strategies to read more efficiently.

Graduation Requirement: Math (Course may be repeated for credit)

General Math courses reinforce and expand students' foundational math skills, such as arithmetic operations using rational numbers; area, perimeter, and volume of geometric figures, congruence and similarity, angle relationships, the Pythagorean theorem, the rectangular coordinate system, sets and logic, ratio and proportion, estimation, formulas, solving and graphing simple equations and inequalities.

Graduation Requirement: Math (Course may be repeated for credit)

The purpose of Basic Math 2 is further development of skills in number sense, pre-algebraic thinking, geometry and measurement. Curricular pacing will be flexible, based on the needs of the individual students. Emphasis will be placed on mastery of key mathematical concepts of percent, decimals, fractions, ratio and proportion, order of operations, measurement, and foundational elements of algebra. Students will also strengthen skills of interpreting and solving mathematical problems presented in written word format. Note: A student must have an Individualized Education Plan to enroll in this course.

Graduation Requirement: Math (Course may be repeated for credit)

This course teaches math skills necessary for successful independent living and is designed to meet individual students’ goals/objectives. General topics of study include, but are not limited to: math connected to personal budgeting, banking, cooking, travel, shopping and discounts. Students also practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurement, time and money. Calculators are utilized as part of this course. Course may address applying of learned concepts to the world of work and daily living.

Graduation Requirement: English (Course may be repeated for credit)

Assisted Reading courses offer students the opportunity to focus on their reading skills. Assistance is targeted to students’ particular weaknesses and is designed to bring students’ reading comprehension up to the desired level or to develop strategies to read more efficiently.

Graduation Requirement: English (Course may be repeated for credit)

This composition course focuses on students’ writing skills and to develop their ability to compose different types of papers for a range of purposes and audiences. This course is specially designed to provide students instruction in functional and vocational writing, such as writing resumes, emails, letters, job applications, and other forms with a focus on non-fiction, scholarly or formal writing. Students will learn problem solving skills related to writing effectively.

Graduation Requirement: Mathematics (Course may be repeated for credit)

This course provides instruction in Foundation Math topics such as basic math skills, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurement, time and money, sequences, or basic conceptual skills. Students will have opportunities to apply math concepts within real life examples and situations. This course is individualized to meet student’s goals/objectives. Calculators and other manipulatives/technology are an integral part of this course. Course may address applying of learned concepts to the world of work and daily living. On campus job opportunities and simulated work experience may be provided.

Graduation Requirement: Elective (Course may be repeated for credit)

This course is designed help students identify and evaluate personal goals, priorities, aptitudes, and interests with the goal of helping them make informed decisions about their careers. This course expose students to various sources of information on career and training options and may also assist them in developing job search and employability skills. This course will assist students to prepare for transition from high school to post high school employment and independent living skills. General education students may enroll as peer tutors in this class.

Graduation Requirement: Career and Technical Education (Course may be repeated for credit)

This Personal Development course emphasizes strengthening self-esteem, recognizing and resisting negative peer pressure, and developing coping skills for dealing with life and career issues and changes (such as family changes). This course includes communication, conflict resolution, practical problem-solving, and decision-making and will also include building resiliency skills, and self-advocacy. Students will also participate in direct instruction and practice of skills, such as listening, making and keeping friends, borrowing, complementing, offering assistance, and greeting others. General education students may enroll as peer tutors in this class.

Graduation Requirement: Elective

This is a Personal and Career Readiness course to introduce students to the skills and strategies that are helpful in becoming more focused, productive individuals, wage earners, and family members. This course emphasizes goal-setting; decision-making; managing time, energy, and stress; and identifying alternatives and coping strategies. They may also allow students to explore various career and lifestyle choices.