SPECIAL EDUCATION Note: Courses are offered to students who qualify for special education services via specific criteria. Special Education case managers and deans assist qualified students in course registration. Referral must be made by Special Education case manager or dean in order to register for the following courses.
US History Skills
Human Geography Skills
This course is designed for qualified students who demonstrate needs in the area of US history. Students receive small group instruction, slower pace and modified curriculum. Time periods covered include pre-European discovery to the 21st Century.
This course addresses the same core topics as the mainstream Human Geography course while using modified curriculum and materials. Information is presented in a less fast paced manner.
World History Skills
Course Number: 3414 & 3415 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Note: By referral only
Course Numbers: 3745 & 3746 Grade: 10 Credit: .5 per semester Note: By referral only
Course Numbers: 3749 & 3750 Grades: 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Note: By referral only This course is designed for qualified students who demonstrate needs in the area of world history. Small group instruction, slower pace and modified curriculum. The emphasis will be world history up to the 20th century.
Government Skills Course Number: 5713 Grade: 12 Credit: .5 Note: By referral only
This course is designed for qualified students who demonstrate needs in the area of US Government. Small group instruction, slower pace and modified curriculum that will focus on the philosophy and development of the United States government, the structure of government, rights and citizenship and the United States role in the world.
Economic Skills
Course Number: 3719 Grade: 9 Credit: .5 Note: By referral only Students will increase their understanding of how the economy works and will be introduced to basic economic concepts. Course content and materials are modified to meet individual needs of students.
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Course Number: 5711 Grade: 9 Credit: .5 Note: By referral only
Algebra Skills
This class will cover 4-5 units from the Intermediate Algebra curriculum at a pace that allows students multiple opportunities to reach proficiency. It covers solving equations, data analysis, functions, and linear functions.
Geometry Skills
Course Number: 3459 & 3460 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Note: By referral only The emphasis in this math class will be on geometry based math while continuing to support basic functions and preparation for NWEA, MCA and ACT testing.
Reading Skills
Course Number: 4304 & 4305 Grades: 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Note: By referral only In this English Language Arts course, students will increase their reading comprehension skills using a variety of before, during, and after reading strategies. By the end of the course, students will be able to use strategies to independently: identify the central idea, summarize text, determine word meaning/choice, and make an inference in informational and literary texts.
