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SPECIAL EDUCATION The
following Special Education programs are available for students in
Special Education. State
and Federal Laws require certain procedures be followed in the
identification, evaluation, determination of eligibility, and
placement of students in Special Education programs.
According to their individual program needs, students receive
instruction at appropriate levels from specially trained teachers in
small classes. Students
complete course work to complete graduation requirements.
Adaptive
English (Year)
9-12 These
courses are designed to meet the needs of students in the Special
Education program with special attention given to development of
basic skills. Classwork
is individualized to fulfill requirements as set forth in the
Individual Education Plan of each student.
The objectives of the course are to provide learning
opportunities through demonstration and practice of listening
behaviors, oral communication, written expression and reading.
Grammar usage, spelling and vocabulary building are
especially emphasized. Computers
and films are used. Job
application, interview skills, and career exploration are included
in this course. Adaptive
Science (Year)
9-12 Through
this course of study students will be introduced to a modified
regular education science curriculum in the areas of Earth Science
and Biology of plants, animals, and man.
This course of study will give an emphasis to scientific
concepts. Students will
gain knowledge through lab work, observation, lecture/films, note
taking, oral reading, worksheets, chapter outlines, and key science
terms. Adaptive
Social Studies (Year)
9-12 This
course presents students with coursework in one of the following:
American History, World Geography/World History, or American
Government (each are year long classes).
Consult specific courses for course descriptions. Adaptive
Algebra/Algebra Concepts (Year)
9-12 This
course will review and strengthen the student's skills in basic
operations, fractions, decimals, and percents.
Work is individualized to student ability levels.
The course also provides practical applications in the areas
of money, measurement, time, banking, taxes, budgeting, use of
calculators and computers, etc. Adaptive
American History (Year)
11
American
History is a required course dealing with the development of America
from prehistoric times to the present.
Such topics as the War for Independence, Manifest Destiny,
Civil War, immigration, World War I, the boom years, depression,
World War II, Korea, the Cold War, and the space program, Vietnam,
Watergate, and current worldwide unrest are studied.
Films, texts, and newspapers are utilized. Adaptive
American Problems (Year)
12 American
Government is a required course that explores functions of federal,
state, and local government. Included
are: modern political and economic systems, citizenship and civil
rights, political parties and the election process, the legislative
and judicial branches, foreign policy, and national defense.
Films, texts, and newspapers are utilized. Adaptive
World Geography/History (Year) 9
This
course introduces students to extensive map work, the atlas,
landforms, climates of geological zones, cultures of people, and
places, and natural resources.
Classes utilize group instruction as well as individual.
Students will increase their critical thinking skills by
studying early civilizations, the Greeks and Romans, the Middle
Ages, the development of modern Europe, types of governments and
their effects on mankind, and problems that face people and the
world today. Academic
CORE (Year) 9-12 Prerequisite:
By permission only. This course
is designed to provide tutorial instruction to students who are
primarily mainstreamed into the regular curriculum.
Students are required to bring regular classroom assignments
daily and to communicate required assignments to the CORE teacher.
This course is designed to show students how they can learn
information through a systematic process and thus develop
independence in learning. Adaptive General Art (Year)
9-12 Prerequisite:
By permission only. The
works of several major painters, sculptors, and dancers will be
presented in the course of the year.
Students will be able to write reports about the artists,
create hands-on-projects, and practice basic movements, focusing on
stretching and feeling the music.
There are no prerequisites for this class. On-The-Job-Training (Year)
9-12 Prerequisite:
By permission only. Students
must be at least 16 years old. Students are
placed in the community in part time paid or non-paid work sites.
The primary objectives are to reshape students' work
attitudes and habits, promote a positive self-concept, and provide
opportunities for visual observation, social interactions, and
rewards to be gained through various occupations.
A consistent monitoring system involving visitation to work
sites and telephone and individual interviews will work to ensure
the development of positive attributes for each student.
This course is an elective credit. Employment Training (Quarter)
9-12 Prerequisite:
By permission only. Students
follow a set curriculum to learn about essential elements of
applying for, interviewing and keeping a job. Everyday
Living Skills (Year)
9-12 Prerequisite:
By permission only. The
Home Economics/Independent Living Skills class assists Special
Education students in developing the domestic skills necessary to
become independent in society.
The curricular areas addressed include:
grooming, hygiene, health education, house cleaning, meal
preparation, and clothing care. Community
Based Instruction (Year)
9-12
Prerequisite:
By permission only. C.B.I.
exposes students to a variety of community environments to enable
them to become more independent.
Mobility training and pedestrian safety skills are
emphasized. Home
Economics (Year)
9-12 Develops
skills and background information needed for independent living.
May include self-help skills, activities for daily living,
home management, money management, and survey of agency services.
Tailored to individual student needs. English
Self-contained/Ed (2 Classes) (Year)
9-12 Period 2
class emphasizes grammar and writing.
Using texts that have short assignments that are simple and
concrete. Journal writing is also required. Period 6 class uses short readings and vocabulary building.
Short story reading is also included.
In both classes, student progress is measured according to
their abilities and effort. Individualized instruction is available whenever necessary.
All language arts are engaged, speaking, listening, reading,
and writing. Math
Self-contained/Ed (Year)
9-12 Student
will receive instruction in all four basic operations, fractions,
decimals, percent, and solving practical math problems.
The class text utilizes short, concrete exercises, which are
assigned daily. Individualized
support given whenever necessary.
Student progresses according to his/her abilities. Social
Studies Self-Contained/Ed (Year)
9-12 Students
will receive a broad overview of world history from multi-cultural
perspectives. A
specialized text will be
utilized that provides for small portions of information daily to be
assimilated by the student. Text
material will be supported by appropriate videos at various times. Science
Self-contained/Ed (Year)
9-12 Alternating
texts yearly of biology and general science will be used.
These texts deliver small portions of information on daily
assignments. Individualized
support available for the best possible opportunity for success.
Various scientific videos will be utilized throughout the
year. Consumer
Math (AE) Prerequisite:
By Permission Only. Strengthens
the students math skills related to home and community independence. Healthy
Lifestyles (AE) Prerequisite:
By Permission Only. |
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