Special Education

This course is designed for students with an IEP that need additional time to complete class and homework assignments with access to teacher support if needed.

The course is a modified science course for students with an IEP who find success in general education classes challenging. The focus is on basic science concepts and skill building. The rolling curriculum will emphasize biology and physical science. May only be taken for Science Credit on a Modified Diploma.

This course is designed for students on an IEP whose English and Language Arts skills are at a 3rd grade level or below. Students will work on handwriting, reading comprehension, and communication skills. May only be taken for LA Credit on a Modified Diploma.

This course is designed for students on an IEP whose English and language arts skills are at a 3rd grade level or below. Students will work on handwriting, reading comprehension, and communication skills. May only be taken for English Credit on a Modified Diploma.

Functional Social Studies is for students who are on an IEP or need and require the modifications of a smaller, slower paced, more supported classroom. This course is aligned with the benchmarks for Social Studies and Literacy Standards. May only be taken for Social Science Credit on a Modified Diploma.

Functional Math 1 is an adapted Math course for students with an IEP who will find success in a mainstream Math course challenging.  This course is ideal for students that need to improve basic math skills.  Another focus of this class is functional math skills that emphasize using math in day to day life as an adult, including time and money.  The Special Education team selects students for this course based on the students' present levels in math. May only be taken for Math Credit on a Modified Diploma.

Functional Math 2 is an adapted Math course for students with an IEP who will find success in a mainstream Math course challenging. This course is ideal for students that need to improve basic math skills. This course is designed to prepare students for prealgebra. The Special Education team selects students for this course based on the students' present levels in math. May only be taken for Math Credit on a Modified Diploma.

Functional Math 3 is an adapted Math course for students with an IEP who will find success in a mainstream Math course challenging.  This course is ideal for students that need to improve basic math skills. This  course is designed to prepare students for pre-algebra. The Special Education team selects students for this course based on the students' present levels in math. May only be taken for Math Credit on a Modified Diploma.

This course is designed to prepare students with an IEP for high school level mathematics. The topics covered include foundational skills to aide in student understanding of algebra concepts.

The course is a modified physics course for students with an IEP. The focus is on energy, forces, waves, and power production. May only be taken for Science Credit on a Modified Diploma.

The course is a modified biology course for students with an IEP. The focus is on cells, ecology, and genomics. May only be taken for Science Credit on a Modified Diploma.

This course is designed for students on an IEP whose English and Language Arts skills are at a 4th-7th grade level. Students will work on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. May only be taken for ELA Credit on a Modified Diploma.

This course is designed for students on an IEP whose English and Language Arts skills are at a 4th-7th grade level. Students will work on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. May only be taken for ELA Credit on a Modified Diploma.

The course is a modified social studies course for students with an IEP. The focus is on causes and effects of and connections between major events in U.S. history. May only be taken for Social Studies Credit on a Modified Diploma.

The course is a modified social studies course for students with an IEP. The focus is on production and distribution of goods, supply and demand, and consumerism. May only be taken for Social Studies credit on a Modified Diploma.

The is a modified health course for students with an IEP. The focus is understanding personal wellness, communication skills, and making healthy choices. May only be taken for health credit on a Modified Diploma.

The is a modified health course for students with an IEP. The focus is understanding healthy relationships, disease prevention and human development. May only be taken for health credit on a Modified Diploma.

The is a modified personalized education plan course for students with an IEP. The focus is on career exploration and preparation. Employability skills will be covered. May only be taken for CP Credit on a Modified Diploma.

The is a modified personalized education plan course for students with an IEP. The focus is on personal finance and preparing for a job after high school. May only be taken for PF Credit on a Modified Diploma.

The is a modified elective course for students with an IEP. May only be taken for Applied Arts or Pathway credit on a Modified Diploma.

This course offers hands on experiences in working with fellow students with disabilities. Peers will learn many aspects of teaching, lesson planning, current issues in special education in the class and community. Interview and teacher signature required. May take more than once per credit.

This course is an elective credit requiring teacher approval for any student interested in participating in our integrated PE class providing extra assistance with games and exercise activities for this population of students. May take more than once per credit.

This course is designed for students interested in assisting adult students with disabilities in daily Vocational and Life Skills activities. Peer Tutors partner in student led projects, community based learning, and student job training experiences. Peer Tutors must maintain confidentiality, follow behavior and attendance expectations, and demonstrate mastery of empathy towards students in the Community Transitions Program. Signed Peer Assistant Agreement required. May take more than once for credit.

This course serves students on an IEP who need additional support or adapted movement options for physical education. Students on an IEP may also choose to be part of the Unified Sports course. See the Physical Education section for more information.

Designed for students on an IEP to practice practical time and money skills, participate in varied community interactions, and learn about possible job opportunities. Students will go on field trips in the community to practice the skills learned in the classroom.

For students on an IEP who need additional support for activities of daily living and vocational training. Students will use gross and fine motor skills to follow a regular work routine, follow directions, sort materials, and follow a task to completion.