Special Education
English, Science and Social Studies: Weight 1.0
All classes are adapted and modified from the regular education curriculum to meet the needs of IEP students. Keystone Exam for Literature will be given after completion of English 2 and Biology exam after completion of Biology.
Algebra A (300AL): 1 credit – Grade 9 – Weight 1.0
Algebra A is the first of two full year algebra courses offered to students who have an IEP. Students will solve problems that involve real numbers, algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, using formulas, reading problems, polynomials, graphing, and factoring. Students will develop critical thinking skills and number awareness throughout the course.
Algebra B (300BL): 1 credit – Grade 10 – Weight 1.0
Algebra B is the second full year math course offered to students with an IEP. Students must successfully complete Algebra A prior to completing Algebra B. Students who complete both courses will meet the Algebra 1 requirement for graduation. Students will solve problems that involve real numbers, algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, using formulas, reading problems, polynomials, graphing, and factoring. Students will develop critical thinking skills and number awareness throughout the course. Course prerequisite: Algebra A and B.
Algebra/Geometry Concepts (304L): 1 credit – Grade 11 – Weight 1.0
Algebra and Geometry Concepts is a full year course offered to students with an IEP. Students must complete Algebra A and B prior to entering this course. This course will prepare students to take the Keystone Algebra Exam in the first half of the year. Content includes: algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, graphing, functions, factoring and polynomials. The second portion of the year students will explore various concepts of Geometry including: points, lines, angles, triangles, parallel lines, quadrilaterals, polygons, circles, perimeter, area, and volume. Logical thinking, reasoning, and constructions will also be included. Prerequisite: Algebra A and B.
Application Based Math (307L): 1 credit – Grade 12 – Weight 1.0
Application Based Math focuses on mathematical reasoning and problem solving for students with an IEP. This course is designed to guide students with examples and activities that they may encounter in their daily lives. Mathematical topics consist of basic algebra, geometry, banking, and money management. Course prerequisites: Algebra A & B.
Skills for Success (950): 1 credit – Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 – Weight 1.0
Skills for Success is determined by IEP placement. It is designed for students who are in need of a support period to assist with social-emotional skills not taught in a traditional academic setting. The primary goal of this course is to increase the students’ basic social and behavioral skills that are necessary for them to function in a mainstream setting and in the community. The class will focus on transitioning from middle school to high school to the world of work or college. This will include personal responsibility, organizational skills, coping skills, team-building skills, and time management. In order to be enrolled in this course, it must be written into the student’s IEP.