Special Education Department

Course Number(s): LA4027, LA4028, LA4029 

Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 9-12

Prerequisite(s): Teacher Permission Required

Syllabus

This course provides remedial reading and writing activities to meet the needs of each student.  This course teaches students the reading, writing, and study skills to enhance lifelong learning. Each trimester the class will focus on reading 1-2 novels and increasing writing skills.

Course Number(s): MA5033, MA5034, MA5035 

Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 9-12

Prerequisite(s): Teacher Permission Required

* TI-30xIIs calculator (or similar) recommended.

Syllabus

This course helps students build and/or master concepts in pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry. It includes the application of algebraic and geometric skills in life situations by problem solving. Data statistics and probability will also be explored.

Course Number(s): MA5030, MA5031, MA5032 

Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 9-12

Prerequisite(s): Teacher Permission Required

Syllabus

This course helps students build and/or master concepts in telling time, money skills, the four major operations, fractions, percents, geometry basics, probability, and life skills. 

Course Number(s): BU3123, BU3124, BU3125

Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 11-12

Prerequisite(s): Teacher Permission Required

Syllabus

Work Seminar is a one or two-year program required by students involved in the Work Experience course. Students enrolled in this class will gain information, explore ideas, and develop skills that will help them succeed in their job and/or career.  The course will cover Child Labor Laws, Career Exploration, Interest Inventories, finding a job, joining the workforce, work relationships, communication, ethics, lifelong Skills, and more. This class will be using the textbook School to Career. (**This course is required to take the course Work Experience).

Course Number(s): BU3120, BU3121, BU3122

Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 11-12

Prerequisite(s): Teacher Permission Required

Syllabus

Required Course taken with Work Experience: Work Based Seminar

This program is for juniors and seniors whose needs are most appropriately met in work situations.  Students can earn credit for experiences at the job site and/or volunteer experiences.  (The classroom component, Work Based Seminar, is required for credit in the work program.)

Course Number(s): BU3126, BU3127, BU3128

Credit(s): 6 Grade(s): 11-12

Prerequisite(s): None

*Teacher Permission Only

The PAES Lab focuses on skill development in five job cluster areas: Business & Marketing; Construction & Industrial; Consumer Services; Computer Technology; and Processing & Production.  At the PAES Lab students are exposed to a broad range of hands-on, generalized work skills.  Students will be better prepared for community work experiences, future employment and independent life.  Students clock in and go to work exploring nearly 300 jobs in the five career areas.   The jobs are based on typical skills found at community based job sites.  Students find out what job skills they are good at, and what job skills they like to do.

Course Number(s): PH6028, PH6029, PH6030

Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 9-12

Prerequisite(s): Teacher Permission Required

Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) is an integral part of the mainstream physical education program sharing common beliefs and goals.  Students receiving adapted physical education must have an IEP and qualify for DAPE services.  Students in adapted physical education may follow a modified curriculum in mainstream physical education or small group setting.  Accommodations and modifications are made as necessary to meet student needs. 

Course Number(s): FA3208, FA3209, FA3210

Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 9-12

Prerequisite(s): Teacher Permission Required

This course includes goals that are student specific that do not fit under the categories covered in Basic Transition Skills. For example: goals related to physical and sensory needs of the student.

Course Number(s): BU3117, BU3118, BU3119

Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 9-12

Prerequisite(s): Teacher Permission Required

This course will focus on the fundamental skills needed to transition into the world of work.  Students will have the opportunity to learn a variety of jobs within the school setting. This course will assist students in learning how to complete job related tasks, following directions, how to get along with co-workers, time management, problem solving and social skills. All while gaining valuable hands-on work experience.

Courses beginning with the word “basic” will

focus on the fundamental skills within that 

area that will allow students to function and 

participate in the home, school and 

community environments with increased 

independence.

• Basic Social Skills: PH6022-PH6024

• Basic Reading Skills: LA4024-LA4026

• Basic Job Skills: BU3114-BU3116

• Basic Computer Skills: BU3111-BU3113

• Basic Art: VA3508-VA3510

• Basic Math Skills: MA5301-MA5303

Course Number(s): MA5082, MA5083, MA5084

Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 9-12

Prerequisite(s): Teacher Permission Required

This course helps students build and/or master their functional math skills.

Course Number(s): LA4024, LA4025, LA4026

Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 9-12

Prerequisite(s): Teacher Permission Required

This course helps students build and/or master their functional reading skills.

Course Number(s): FA3208, FA3209, FA3210

Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 9-12

Prerequisite(s): Teacher Permission Required

This course helps students build and/or master their functional skills.