SPECIAL EDUCATION
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ENGLISH CLASSES
English I, II, III, IV Focus of these courses will be on developing pre-reading and basic reading skills. They also include vocabulary development, basic communication skills, following directions and functional literacy skills. These classes are for students with significant support needs. Voyager English I, II, III, IV Appropriate for students with significant delays in decoding skills, comprehension skills, reading fluency, written expression, and basic writing skills. Voyager English I and Voyager English II are for students who need a structured multi-sensory reading program. Voyager English III and IV focus more on reading comprehension strategies and writing skills. SOCIAL STUDIES CREDIT CLASSES Social Studies I, II, III, IV For students who need to learn basic community and social studies skills with modified curriculum. Students will also work on communication skills, functional literacy skills, and functional math skills within the context of social studies. These classes are for students with significant support needs. SCIENCE CREDIT CLASSES Science I, II, II, IV For students with significant support needs who need instruction in basic concepts of science with a modified curriculum. It includes the study of physical life and earth sciences with an emphasis on the nature of science and the everyday world. |
MATH CLASSES
Math I, II, III, IV Emphasis on basic math skills and functional math skills including development of number sequencing, number sense, time, money, measurement and basic operations. These classes are for students with significant support needs. Foundation Math I, II–These classes will provide intensive math interventions using district approved curriculum with emphasis on developing number sense and number concepts including developing skills in math calculation, math fluency, operations, fractions, percentages, probability and statistics, algebra and geometry. Foundation II is a class designed to prepare students for success in CMIC I offered through the math department. Voyager Math- This will provide an intensive math intervention with further emphasis on developing number sense and number concepts including developing skills in working with fractions, percentages, probability and statistics, algebra, formulas and geometry. Voyager Math is for students who need to develop skills in number sense, and computation as well as operations involving fractions, decimals, and percents. |
ELECTIVE CREDIT CLASSES.
Literacy Extensions
This class is designed to provide students with additional interventions in reading, writing, speaking and listening so they can develop the literacy skills needed to be successful in high school as well as post-secondary education and employment.
Math Extensions
Students will have interventions and instruction in math calculation, math problems solving and study skills in order for them to develop the math skills needed for CMIC math classes and other classes that need math skills such as science and career technical education classes.
Interpersonal Development I, II, III, or IV
Students learn and practice skills necessary for developing successful interpersonal relationships. Topics will include effective communication, listening skills, negotiation skills, stress management, conflict resolution, problem solving, healthy thinking, self-advocacy, decision making, and goal setting.
Life Skills I, II, III
Designed to prepare students with developmental and/or physical disabilities to live as independently as possible as adults. Instruction will include skills necessary in a variety of settings such as home, work and community. Topics may include: nutrition and food preparation, personal safety, clothing and grooming, relationships, simple first aid, recognition and use of money, communication and vocational skills. In addition to classroom instruction, students will use the kitchen to practice basic cooking and safety rules. Students may also have the opportunity for job training within the school environment. They may leave the school building for community activities.
Literacy Extensions
This class is designed to provide students with additional interventions in reading, writing, speaking and listening so they can develop the literacy skills needed to be successful in high school as well as post-secondary education and employment.
Math Extensions
Students will have interventions and instruction in math calculation, math problems solving and study skills in order for them to develop the math skills needed for CMIC math classes and other classes that need math skills such as science and career technical education classes.
Interpersonal Development I, II, III, or IV
Students learn and practice skills necessary for developing successful interpersonal relationships. Topics will include effective communication, listening skills, negotiation skills, stress management, conflict resolution, problem solving, healthy thinking, self-advocacy, decision making, and goal setting.
Life Skills I, II, III
Designed to prepare students with developmental and/or physical disabilities to live as independently as possible as adults. Instruction will include skills necessary in a variety of settings such as home, work and community. Topics may include: nutrition and food preparation, personal safety, clothing and grooming, relationships, simple first aid, recognition and use of money, communication and vocational skills. In addition to classroom instruction, students will use the kitchen to practice basic cooking and safety rules. Students may also have the opportunity for job training within the school environment. They may leave the school building for community activities.