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Basic Life Skills
Basic Life Skills
1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval. Student must have a current IEP.
This course focuses on basic independent living skills, community and career awareness, and functional academics. Social interactions are supported and encouraged throughout the course. Our primary goal is to foster a safe, inclusive environment while promoting independence and self-advocacy, intentionally pushing students out of their comfort zones to build confidence.
Students engage in a wide range of hands-on, functional activities designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and the community. This includes practical experiences such as shopping at Walmart, budgeting, and frequent community outings. Within the school, students take on vital roles through schoolwide recycling, mail and newspaper delivery, and managing coffee carts. To prepare for future employment, the curriculum incorporates resume building, schoolwide jobs, and fundraising initiatives. We also prioritize personal growth through hygiene reflections, cooking, and regular exercise, as well as social integration through Unified events and athletics. By discussing world events and participating in these diverse tasks, students develop the essential skills needed to navigate the world with autonomy and pride.
DSP English 1
DSP English 1
1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval. Student must have a current IEP.
This course focuses on basic independent living skills, community and career awareness, and functional academics. Social interactions are supported and encouraged throughout the course. Students develop foundational communication and literacy skills by engaging with CCSS standards from birth through Kindergarten, with a heavy emphasis on functional language use.
The curriculum focuses on Reading Foundational Skills, where students learn to recognize print concepts, identify upper- and lowercase letters, and develop phonological awareness through rhyming and segmenting sounds. In Speaking and Listening, students practice following one- and two-step directions, participating in collaborative conversations, and asking questions to seek help or clarify information. Reading Literature and Informational Text focuses on identifying key details in stories and recognizing the relationship between illustrations and text. Finally, students explore Language and Writing by using a combination of drawing, dictating, and emerging writing to express opinions, share information, and use frequently occurring nouns and verbs to describe their daily experiences.
DSP English 2
DSP English 2
1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval. Student must have a current IEP.
This course focuses on basic independent living skills, community and career awareness, and functional academics. Social interactions are supported and encouraged throughout the course. Students expand their literacy and communication abilities by engaging with CCSS standards for grades 1–4, specifically adapted for practical community and workplace participation.
The curriculum prioritizes Reading Informational Text and Literature, focusing on identifying main ideas, following multi-step written instructions, and extracting key details from functional documents like schedules or signs. In Writing, students practice composing clear sentences and short paragraphs to convey information, express needs, or provide feedback, utilizing correct capitalization and punctuation. Speaking and Listening skills are reinforced through collaborative discussions where students practice active listening, summarizing spoken information, and delivering brief oral reports. Additionally, the Language component emphasizes expanding functional vocabulary and understanding the nuances of word meanings to ensure clear and effective communication in various social and professional settings.
DSP Math 1
DSP Math 1
1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval. Student must have a current IEP.
This course focuses on basic independent living skills, community and career awareness, and functional academics. Social interactions are supported and encouraged throughout the course. Designed for early developmental levels, the curriculum integrates CCSS standards from birth through Kindergarten to build a foundation for mathematical thinking.
Students engage in Counting and Cardinality by learning to recognize number names, count in sequence, and understand the relationship between numbers and quantities. The course introduces Operations and Algebraic Thinking through simple addition and subtraction using concrete objects to represent "putting together" and "taking apart." Students also explore Geometry and Measurement, where they learn to identify and describe basic shapes, compare measurable attributes like length and weight, and use positional language to navigate their immediate environment. These fundamental skills are taught through play-based and functional activities to ensure students develop the prerequisite logic needed for daily living and future academic growth.
DSP Math 2
DSP Math 2
1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval. Student must have a current IEP.
This course focuses on basic independent living skills, community and career awareness, and functional academics. Social interactions are supported and encouraged throughout the course. By integrating CCSS standards for grades 1–4, the curriculum transforms abstract math into essential life tools.
Students build fluency in Operations and Algebraic Thinking through practical addition, subtraction, and introductory multiplication used for budgeting and inventory. The course emphasizes Number and Operations in Base Ten to ensure a strong grasp of place value and multi-digit calculations. Extensive focus is placed on Measurement and Data, specifically mastering the ability to tell time, calculate elapsed durations, and manage money effectively. Finally, students explore Geometry and Fractions to improve spatial navigation and the ability to follow measurements in real-world tasks like cooking and assembly.
Basic Life Skills Government/Civics
Basic Life Skills Government/Civics
1.0 credit - Grades 12
1.0 credit - Grades 12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval. Student must have a current IEP.
This class is a senior class requirement unless enrolled in AP Government.
This class will introduce students to the basic tenets of democracy and the American government. Special emphasis will be placed on investigating the origins and foundational documents of democracy; understanding the function of each of the three branches of government; recognizing how the election process works; distinguishing between civil rights and civil liberties; and becoming a critical consumer of political media.
Basic Life Skills Science
Basic Life Skills Science
1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval. Student must have a current IEP.
This course focuses on basic independent living skills, community and career awareness, and functional academics. Social interactions are supported and encouraged throughout the course. Students engage in modified versions of various scientific fields, including the scientific method, life science, and physical/earth science, to build a functional understanding of the world around them.
The curriculum bridges academic concepts with daily life by exploring biology, botany, and zoology, with a specific focus on plants, animals, and the ecosystems they inhabit. Students develop a deeper understanding of personal wellness through studies of nutrition and the human body, while investigating the "how and why" of their physical environment through introductory chemistry and physics. Additionally, the course explores the broader world and beyond through geology, oceanography, and astronomy. By participating in hands-on experiments and observations, students strengthen their critical thinking and inquiry skills, fostering a meaningful connection between scientific principles and their everyday community experiences.
Literacy Development 1
Literacy Development 1
1.0 credit - Grade 9-12
1.0 credit - Grade 9-12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval. Student must have a current IEP.
Focus on basic reading and writing skills through use of a literature, research, and presentations.
Literacy Development 2
Literacy Development 2
1.0 credit - Grade 9-12
1.0 credit - Grade 9-12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval. Student must have a current IEP.
Focus on reading and writing through use of grade level text, study skills, career research and presentations. This class will prepare students for a possible transition to a general education English class.
Literacy Development 3
Literacy Development 3
1.0 credit - Grade 9-12
1.0 credit - Grade 9-12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval. Student must have a current IEP.
Focus on reading and writing through use of grade level text, study skills, research papers, presentations and career exploration. This class will prepare students for a possible transition to a general education English class.
Literacy Development 4
Literacy Development 4
1.0 credit - Grade 9-12
1.0 credit - Grade 9-12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval. Student must have a current IEP.
Focus on reading and writing through use of grade level text, study skills, research papers, presentations and career exploration. This class will prepare students for graduation and life after high school.
Math Development 1
Math Development 1
1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval. Student must have a current IEP.
Focus on basic math skills, problem solving skills, everyday life math.
Math Development 2
Math Development 2
1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval. Student must have a current IEP.
Focus on basic math skills, fractions and decimals, and working on problem solving skills.
Math Development 3
Math Development 3
1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval. Student must have a current IEP.
Focus on areas of fractions, percent of numbers, geometry, pre-algebra and problem-solving skills. This class will prepare students for a possible transition to a general education math class.
Math Development 4
Math Development 4
1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval. Student must have a current IEP.
Focus on financial literacy.
Integrated Support
Integrated Support
.5 or 1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
.5 or 1.0 credit - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval. Student must have a current IEP.
Focus on acquisition and practice of skills necessary to survive in general education classrooms. Other study skills such as time management, organization and note-taking. This class will prepare students for success in all classes.
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