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339961HW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Careers in Teaching/Honors Prerequisites: Students must meet requirements set
forth by the Credits: 1 Unit (Elective) The Careers in Teaching/Honors course is designed for students at the top of the junior and senior classes who are interested in teaching as a career or those who are interested in knowing more about the educational process. This course will provide an exciting hands-on exploration of learning, teaching, and the educational system. This course includes observations and a teaching internship in local schools. College credit may be granted for successful completion of this course. 580400TW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Clothing Construction 1 Prerequisites: None Credits: 1 Unit Clothing Construction 1 covers beginning construction skills, use of the sewing machine, commercial patterns and fabrics, simple alterations and pressing techniques. Emphasis will be on the development of better sewing skills. Students will be required to purchase materials to complete basic projects. Students are financially responsible for project materials. This course does not lead to employment. 582000TW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Family Life Education 1 Prerequisites: None Credits: 1 Unit Family Life Education 1 prepares student for a fresh look at life in today's world. It aids them in understanding their development as individuals, family members, parents, and as parts of society. Family Life Education I explores all aspects of life: personality development, life-style choices, mate selection, marriage, money management, parenthood and handling crises in life. This course is recommended for seniors as it is designed to prepare students to enter postsecondary life. 581600TW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Education for Parenthood Prerequisites: Counselor/Teacher recommendation Credits: 1 Unit Education for Parenthood is designed to provide teen parents with information and experiences that will give them a sound, positive insight into parenting roles and responsibilities. An emphasis is also placed on education for the young child. Learning experiences will focus on the skills essential for parents to function effectively with personal satisfaction and to satisfy specific needs of children. Several projects will be required each semester. 583000TW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Housing and Interior Design Prerequisites: None Credits: 1 Unit Housing and Interior Design is the study of housing as it relates to the family or individual. Included are housing needs, styles of housing, and financial and legal aspects of housing. The course involves design and color as they apply to the aesthetic and functional aspects of the home. Students should be prepared for intensive study leading to numerous independent projects requiring application of course topics, creativity, and self-discipline. This course does not lead to employment. 582400TW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Foods and Nutrition 1 Prerequisites: None Credits: 1 Unit Foods and Nutrition 1 includes an in-depth study of nutrition and food preparation techniques. Emphasis will be placed on time management and consumer practices. Students will participate in group activities as well as individual projects. This course does not lead to employment. 582500TW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Foods and Nutrition 2 Prerequisites: Foods and Nutrition 1 Credits: 1 Unit Foods and Nutrition 2 is designed to enhance the student who has successfully completed Foods and Nutrition I and who has exhibited an interest in food preparation, food management, and meal planning for individual as well as family needs. Managing and maximizing the food dollar as well as assuming responsible consumer behavior will be stressed during guided instruction, independent study, and laboratory experiences. Students will participate in group activities as well as individual projects. 370111CH ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Driver Education Prerequisites: Must have at least a beginner's permit by the first day of the class. (1st Semester) Credits: 0.5 Elective Unit The Driver Education course is divided into two parts. The first part of the course is 20 days (30 hours) of class instruction that includes studying the textbook. Topics that are covered include traffic laws, the operation of a car, driving maneuvers, vehicle safety, alcohol education, insurance, emergency situations, and adverse conditions. The second phase is behind-the-wheel instruction. Students will experience four to six hours of actually driving a car, in addition to observing other students' driving. Students not driving will be in the Safety and the Law class. At the completion of the course, students will receive a certificate designating them as trained drivers. The certificate is helpful in securing a reduced insurance rate. 370121CH ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Safety and the Law Prerequisites: Must be in Driver Education 1st Semester Credits: 0.5 Elective Unit Safety and the Law is designed to teach and inform students about safety aspects and laws that pertain to a variety of different instructional topics. The course reinforces some topics discussed in Driver Education class such as car insurance, car maintenance, and alcohol and drug education. The course, in addition, focuses on truck/train safety, first aid, hunting/boating safety, the use of a cellular phone while driving, fire safety, and other units designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to be a safety-conscious member in our society. Students will be rotated out of this class for behind-the-wheel driving with their Driver Education teacher. 370112CH ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Driver Education Prerequisites: Must have at least a beginner's permit by the first day of class. (2nd Semester) Credits: 0.5 Elective Unit The Driver Education course is divided into two parts. The first part of the course is 20 days (30 hours) of class instruction that includes studying the textbook. Topics that are covered include traffic laws, the operation of a car, driving maneuvers, vehicle safety, alcohol education, insurance, emergency situations, and adverse conditions. The second phase is behind-the-wheel instruction. Students will experience four to six hours of actually driving a car, in addition to observing other students' driving. Students not driving will be in the Safety and the Law class. At the completion of the course, students will receive a certificate designating them as trained drivers. The certificate is helpful in securing a reduced insurance rate. 370122CH ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Safety and the Law Prerequisites: Must be in Driver Education 2nd semester Credits: 0.5 Elective Unit Safety and the Law is designed to teach and inform students about safety aspects and laws that pertain to a variety of different instructional topics. The course reinforces some topics discussed in Driver Education class such as car insurance, car maintenance, and alcohol and drug education. The course, in addition, focuses on truck/train safety, first aid, hunting/boating safety, the use of a cellular phone while driving, fire safety, and other units designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to be a safety-conscious member in our society. Students will be rotated out of this class for behind-the-wheel driving with their Driver Education teacher. 305001CW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Newspaper Production/Journalism 1 Prerequisites: English 1 Credits: 1 Elective Unit Newspaper Production/Journalism 1 introduces students to the functions of a newspaper, the organization of a newspaper staff, and the techniques of gathering and reporting news. Basic principles of journalism are applied to writing columns, reviews, feature stories, comics, personality interviews, and other entertaining articles. In addition, students will gain a historical perspective of journalism and will explore other types of media. Students in Newspaper Production/Journalism 1 will write articles for the school newspaper and sell ads. 305101CW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Newspaper Production/Journalism 2 Prerequisites: Instructor's Recommendation Credits: 1 Elective Unit Newspaper Production/Journalism 2 places emphasis on newspaper production techniques. Students practice the skills of word processing and desktop publishing. Newspaper Production/Journalism 2 students write and proof articles; sell and design ads. Students exhibiting the motivation and the skills necessary for newspaper production will be selected as senior editors for the school newspaper and will be enrolled in Newspaper Production/Journalism 3 and Newspaper Production/Journalism 4 during their senior year. 305301CW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Newspaper Production/Journalism 3 Prerequisites: Instructor's Recommendation Credits: 1 Elective Unit Newspaper Production/Journalism 3 places emphasis on production of the school newspaper. Students in this class are senior editors for the school newspaper who have been selected from Newspaper Production/Journalism II participants. Newspaper Production/Journalism 3 students primarily plan the school newspaper; write, assign, and proof articles; design and complete the paper's layout; and sell and design ads. 305302CW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Newspaper Production/Journalism 4 Prerequisites: Instructor's Recommendation Credits: 1 Elective Unit Newspaper Production/Journalism 4 is a continuation of Newspaper Production/Journalism 3. 339992CW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Study Skills/SAT Preparation Prerequisites: Geometry and English 1 Credits: 1 Unit SAT Preparation is a tutorial for students that introduces the format of the SAT and provides practice with many verbal and mathematical questions. Students learn methods to solve questions and to avoid making errors. Clear-cut testing tactics and methods of attacking every question type are covered. Students solve actual multiple choice, quantitative and grid-in problems in mathematics as well as analogy, sentence completion, and critical reading examples from the verbal section. Actual testing conditions are simulated. There is a comprehensive review in arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. There is a high frequency word list with an emphasis on basic college-level vocabulary words. Vocabulary is reviewed each day. Thinking skills are broadened through computer lab activities, crossword puzzles, board games, and a variety of other activities. Students learn when the test is offered, how to register for the test, what to take to the testing site, when to expect the results, and how to interpret the results. 305002CW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Yearbook Journalism 1 Prerequisites: Application, typed article, photographs, recommendations from teachers, and approval of yearbook advisor. Credits: 1 Elective Unit In the Yearbook Journalism 1 class, the yearbook staff will record the history of the school in pictures, words, and statistics. The yearbook budget will be developed by the students and the advisor. To finance the cost of the yearbook, students will conduct an ad sales campaign, sell yearbooks, oversee the photographing of all students, faculty, and staff, the distribution of proofs and pictures, and the collection of picture money. Students will learn merchandising through sales of advertisements and books. Students will research assigned topics and interview subjects for articles. Students will write journalistically correct copy. Students will take, develop, and crop pictures for yearbook pages. Students will correct edited work and prepare pages for final submission to the publisher. Students will distribute yearbooks when they are shipped. A staff member must be able to plan, organize, follow directions, and complete tasks in order to meet deadlines to the publisher. Working after school and on the weekends is often required. The yearbook will be a quality publication, and the advisor will expect students to complete classwork and homework assignments on time. 305102CW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Yearbook Journalism 2 Prerequisites: Yearbook Journalism 1 and approval of yearbook advisor Credits: 1 Elective Unit Yearbook 2 Journalism is a continuation of Yearbook Journalism 1 and will continue the process of producing the yearbook by completing final deadlines, correcting proofs from the publisher, selling ads and books, and distributing the yearbooks. Staff members will be chosen by the advisor to be section editors, editor-in-chief, and business manager. Working after school and on the weekends is often required. The yearbook will be a quality publication, and the advisor will expect students to have high standards for the book and to work with others to meet deadlines. 305401CW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Yearbook Journalism 3 Prerequisites: Yearbook Journalism 2 and approval of yearbook advisor Credits: 1 Elective Unit Yearbook Journalism 3 is a continuation of Yearbook Journalism 2. 305402CW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Yearbook Journalism 4 Prerequisites: Yearbook Journalism 3 and approval of yearbook advisor Credits: 1 Elective Unit Yearbook Journalism 4 is a continuation of Yearbook Journalism 3. 339991CW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Freshman Focus Prerequisites: None Credits: 1 Elective Unit Freshman Focus is designed for the enhancement of a smooth transition from middle school to high school. Realizing the importance of a successful freshman year, students will be provided with useful information to better assist them in making decisions that will hopefully yield beneficial results personally and academically. Students will be able to interact with counselors and community persons, as well as the instructor, in understanding how educational preparation impacts upon career planning for the future. A variety of topics will be covered including career guidance, test-taking skills, reproductive health, and study skills. Freshman Focus is required for all ninth-grade students. 649903TW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Manufacturing Certification Prerequisites: Juniors and Seniors who have passed all areas of the State Exit Exam Credits: 1 Unit Manufacturing Certification is designed to aid students in developing job-seeking and job-keeping skills. Some of the topics will include team building, industrial safety, measuring instruments, statistical process control (SPC) and Total Quality Transformation (TQT). Students who successfully complete this course with 80% mastery will be guaranteed an interview with a participating industry. Successful completion of this course may qualify students for approved internships, apprenticeships, and summer employment with participating industries. This course will be taught on the home high school campus. During spring registration sophomores may sign up for this course for their junior year even though they have not taken the Exit Exam. Enrollment in the fall will be determined by the Exit Exam scores. This course qualifies as an occupational education course required for graduation for tech prep students. This course will benefit college prep students and tech prep students. Students may get dual credit for this course through 309991CW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Television Production/Broadcasting Journalism 1 Prerequisites: English 1 and Teacher Recommendation Credits: 1 Unit Television Production/Broadcasting Journalism 1 is the basic course for all facets of television production and is designed to teach students the proper use of and care of each piece of production equipment. Students will work in small groups to produce set projects aimed at honing these skills. At the conclusion of the first nine weeks students will demonstrate acquired skills by taking a video test. At the end of the second nine weeks students will learn how to edit. Students will learn Analog editing, Digital editing, sounding editing, special effects, and graphics for the computer. 309992CW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Television Production/Broadcasting Journalism 2 Prerequisites: Television Production/Broadcasting Journalism 1 Credits: 1 Unit In Television Production/Broadcasting Journalism 2 students will apply the skills learned in Television Production/Broadcasting Journalism 1 to produce a daily seven minute news and information program. Students will learn script writing, directing, sound, graphics, camera and news announcing by performing each function during the course of the class. Emphasis will be on learning how to produce a professional new program. 309993CW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Television Production/Broadcasting Journalism 3 Television Production/Broadcasting Journalism 2 Credits: 1 Unit In Television Production/Broadcasting Journalism 3 students will apply the skills learned in Television Production/Broadcasting Journalism 2 to direct a daily seven minute news and information program. Students will improve their script writing, directing, sound, graphics, camera and news announcing by performing each function during the course of the class. Emphasis will be on improving the production of a professional news program. 309994CW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Television Production/Broadcasting Journalism 4 Television Production/Broadcasting Journalism 3 Credits: 1 Unit In Television Production/Broadcasting Journalism 4 students will apply the skills learned in Television Production/Broadcasting Journalism 3 to produce a professional televison broadcast. Students will learn advanced script writing, directing, sound, graphics, camera and news announcing by performing each function during the course of the class. Students will explore career opportunities in broad casting. 349901CW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Sports Medicine 1 Prerequisites: Biology 1 Credits: 1 Unit Sports Medicine 1 is designed for students interested in careers in medicine, physical therapy, athletic training, physical education, and similar professions. The anatomy and physiology of the human body in sports and exercise will be the focus of the course. Practical laboratory activities will focus on the cause and treatment of typical athletic injuries. 349902CW ELECTIVE CURRICULUM Sports Medicine 2 Prerequisites: Sports Medicine 1 Credits: 1 Unit Sports Medicine 2 is a sequel to Sports Medicine 2. Emphasis will be placed on student trainer responsibilities. Acute treatment of injuries common to athletes will be presented and practiced. Additional emphasis will be placed on the treatment and rehabilitation of acute and chronic injuries associated with athletics. Students will have the opportunity to be certified in American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR. In addition, each student will be required to observe and participate in the daily operational procedures of the athletic training room at the home high school. 505000CW COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULUM Computer Programming (BASIC) Prerequisites: Algebra 1, Grades 10-12 Credits: 1 Unit Computer Programming (BASIC) is a study of programming methodology. Students will use the Q-BASIC or VISUAL BASIC programming language. The course will include the study of the history of computers, hardware, operating systems, information systems, the use of flowcharts, number base systems, and statements involving input, output, assignment, looping, decisions, and subroutines. Other topics include number functions, string functions, search algorithms, data files, and sorting algorithms. Languages other than Q-BASIC will be explored. 505100CW COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULUM Computer Programming (C++) Prerequisites: Algebra 2 or taking Algebra 2 Credits: 1 Unit Computer Programming (C++) is a study of programming using the C++ language. This course includes the study of simple data types, input/output, arithmetic operators and assignment, relational and logical operators, decision structures, loops, predefined and user-defined functions and computer graphics. Applications will involve solving problems from algebra and geometry through writing, developing, and debugging programs. 477100AW COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULUM Computer Science A/AP Prerequisites: Computer Programming (C++) Credits: 1 Unit Computer Science A/AP is an advanced study of C++ programming methodology, algorithms, and data structures. The course will include the study of control statements, subprograms, parameter passing, arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, searching and sorting, and numerical algorithms. 531000CW COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULUM Prerequisites: Algebra 2 with a grade of "B" or better Credits: 1 Unit The An industry-standard certification examination through
CISCO is available for students who complete 531100CW COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULUM Prerequisites: Credits: 1 Unit An industry-standard certification examination through
CISCO is available for students who complete HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Physical Education 1 includes the study of health and physical education that is required for a high school diploma. This course will be divided into two sections. One section will involve a personal wellness and fitness component. This part of the course will present a variety of topics related to health and physical fitness, such as cardiovascular and muscular endurance, exercise and weight control, and nutrition. Students will also learn how to plan and implement an exercise program. The other section of this course involves a lifetime fitness component with an emphasis on a variety of team and individual activities. A school-issued gym suit is required. Students will choose from the combinations of courses below to meet the required physical education unit for graduation. 344108CW HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Physical Education/1/ZP Prerequisites: None Credits: 1 Unit Ultimate Frisbee/Table Tennis 344109CW HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Physical Education 1/FP Credits: I Unit Flag Football/Table Tennis 344110CW HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Physical Education 1/SB Credits: 1 Unit Softball/Badminton 344101CW HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATON CURRICULUM Physical Education 1/BB Prerequisites: None Credits: 1 Unit Basketball/Badminton 344103CW HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATON CURRICULUM Physical Education 1/VA Prerequisites: None Credits: 1 Unit Volleyball/Aerobics 344104CW HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATON CURRICULUM Physical Education 1/BA Prerequisites: None Credits: I Unit Basketball/Aerobics 344106CW HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATON CURRICULUM Physical Education 1/VP Prerequisites: None Credits: 1 Unit Volleyball/Table Tennis 344200CW HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATON CURRICULUM Physical Education 2 Prerequisites: Physical Education 1 Credits: 1 Unit Physical Education 2 provides a wellness and physical fitness program for students. Students will participate in lifetime sports such as badminton, bowling, and table tennis. Team sports such as volleyball, basketball, and softball will be included. A school-issued gym suit is required. 344500CW HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATON CURRICULUM Adaptive Physical Education Prerequisites: Doctor's certificate Credits: 1 Unit Adaptive Physical Education is an individually designed course offered only to those with physical disabilities who cannot participate in regular physical education activities. 344201CW HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATON CURRICULUM Physical Education /Weightlifting 1 Prerequisites: Physical Education 1 Credits: 1 Elective Unit Through Physical Education/Weightlifting 1 much may be gained from the systematic and intelligent application of modern weight training principles. Using the principle of overload, coupled with progressive resistance through a full range of motion, appears to be the most effective means of acquiring dynamic strength. Weightlifting is also an excellent way to develop flexibility, provided the exercise is executed through the entire range of motion. Systematic weight training applies the principles of resistance, overload, and specificity that will have positive effects on motor performance parameters and contribute to successful participation in sports. 344202CW HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATON CURRICULUM Physical Education /Weightlifting 2 Prerequisites: Physical Education/Weightlifting 1 Credits: 1 Elective Unit Physical Education/Weightlifting 2 is a continuation of Physical Education/Weightlifting 1. 344203CW HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATON CURRICULUM Physical Education /Weightlifting 3 Prerequisites: Physical Education/Weightlifting 2 Credits: 1 Elective Unit Physical Education/Weightlifting 3 is a continuation of Physical Education/Weightlifting 2. 344204CW HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATON CURRICULUM Physical Education /Weightlifting 4 Prerequisites: Physical Education/Weightlifting 3 Credits: 1 Elective Unit Physical Education/Weightlifting 4 is a continuation of Physical Education/Weightlifting 3. 344205CW HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATON CURRICULUM Physical Education /Weightlifting 5 Prerequisites: Physical Education/Weightlifting 4 Credits: 1 Elective Unit Physical Education/Weightlifting 5 is a continuation of Physical Education/Weightlifting 4. 344206CW HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATON CURRICULUM Physical Education /Weightlifting 6 Prerequisites: Physical Education/Weightlifting 5 Credits: 1 Elective Unit Physical Education/Weightlifting 6 is a continuation of Physical Education/Weightlifting 5. 344207CW HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATON CURRICULUM Physical Education /Weightlifting 7 Prerequisites: Physical Education/Weightlifting 6 Credits: 1 Elective Unit Physical Education/Weightlifting 7 is a continuation of Physical Education/Weightlifting 6. SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM 3903122W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Life Skills Math 2 Individualized Educaiton Plan Credits: 1 Unit Life Skills Math 2 is a continuation of Life Skills Math 1. It is designed to accommodate non-diploma seeking students. This is comprehensive coverage of basic math skills needed for everyday living. It is designed to help prepare students with the life skills needed for independent living. 3903362W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Everyday Life Skills 1 Individualized Education Plan Credits: 1 Elective Unit/Semester This is a new course designed for special education students. The curriculum is designed to teach skills related to healthy life styles. The course will emphasize emotional health, self-advocacy, finances, and social awareness. Topics of discussions will include maintaining a healthy body and a safe home, to finding and keeping a job. 3903062W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Careers, Communications, and Change Credits: 1 Unit Communicating effectively in an ever-changing world coupled with exploring career options in order to enter the work force is the focus of this course. Students will identify their personal interest, vocational abilities, and their career preferences. 3903732W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Vehicle Safety I Prerequisites: Individualized Education Program Credits: 1 Unit Vehicle Safety is a course for special education students. The curriculum is designed to teach skills related to car maintenance, car insurance, traffic law, operation of a car, truck, train safety, cellular safe talk, and careers. This course will prepare the student for Driver Education and the written portion of the South Carolina Driver Exam. This course is designed to complement a variety of learning styles that will foster learning. 3903762W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Vehicle Safety 2 Individualized Education Plan Credits: 1 Unit This course is a sequel to Vehicle Safety 1. The student will study the operation of a car, driver responsibility, owning and maintaining a car and vehicle safety. 3903352W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM American History Individualized Education Plan Credits: 1 Unit American History covers the early years of existence,
the War of 1812, the Civil War, a modern 3903022W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM American Literature 2 Individualized Education Plan Credits: 1 Unit American Literature 2 explores literature written about
Americans or written by Americans. An
American novel will be studied in detail, and selected scenes will be
dramatized. Survival words will be
used as vocabulary and spelling words.
3903332W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Focus on Success1 Prerequisites: Individualized Education Program Credits: 1 Unit Focus on Success 1 offers a parallel to the regular Freshman Focus class for the ninth grade self-contained students. Realizing the importance of a successful high school interaction, students are provided with useful information to help them adjust to the high school setting, and to encourage them to take part in the high school experience. Community personnel, as well as the instructor, will encourage and inform these students in the areas of communication, self-esteem, social skills, study skills, sex education a, and the use of conflict resolution, so as to better prepare them to be more productive members in our high school setting as well as in our community. 3903342W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Focus on Success 2 Prerequisites: Individualized Education Program Credits: 1 Unit Focus on Success 2 is a continuation of Focus on Success 1 for students in grades ten, eleven, and twelve. However, Focus on Success 1 is not required as a prerequisite. It expands on topics already introduced such as: self-esteem, social skills, study skills, decision making, positive relationships, and conflict resolution. This course will endeavor to prepare our students to be more productive members in our high school setting as well as in our community. 3903742W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Enhancement of Computer Skills Prerequisites: Individualized Education Program Credits: 1 Unit Enhancement of Computer Skills will focus on improved use of the keyboard, correspondence, computer applications, internet use, care of the computer, and preparation time for the GED examination.. 3903752W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Computer Use and GED Competencies Individualized Education Plan Credits: 1 Unit Students in this course will practice basic keyboarding and computer skills and work designed to prepare them to take the GED exam. 3903222W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Life Science A Individualized Education Plan Credits: 1 Unit This course will cover the study of life from simple cells through the animal kingdom. 3903722W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Work Readiness Preparation Juniors and Seniors who are on a certificate track and have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Credits: 2 Units Per Semester Work Readiness Preparation is designed to aid students in developing job-seeking and job-keeping skills. Students will get hands on training at various work sites in the community with the assistance of a job coach and an on-site supervisor. Students will complete job applications, write a resume, and compose a career portfolio, all of which will enhance employability. (This class will satisfy the transition portion of the student's IEP.) May sign up for 1st and/or 2nd semester with instructor appoval. Ideally, students should take this class for 1 semester as a junior and all year as a senior, with emphasis on gaining employment upon graduation. 3904712W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Academic Enrichment 1 - ED (1st Semester) Prerequisites: Individualized Education Program Credits: 1 Elective Unit/Semester Academic Enrichment 1 - ED students work in planned groups and on an individualized basis to accomplish goals and objectives as set forth in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Students are counseled to assist in working out social, emotional, and behavioral problems that interfere with academic success. Instructional activities or objectives relate to such topics as developing a positive self-concept, accepting responsibility for actions, respecting those in authority, setting realistic goals, following directions, being on time, being a willing worker, and being honest. Remediation will be given in preparation for the Exit Exam. 3904722W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Academic Enrichment 1 - ED (2nd Semester) Prerequisites: Individualized Education Program Credits: 1 Elective Unit/Semester Academic Enrichment 1 - ED students work in planned groups and on an individualized basis to accomplish goals and objectives as set forth in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Students are counseled to assist in working out social, emotional, and behavioral problems that interfere with academic success. Instructional activities or objectives relate to such topics as developing a positive self-concept, accepting responsibility for actions, respecting those in authority, setting realistic goals, following directions, being on time, being a willing worker, and being honest. Remediation will be given in preparation for the Exit Exam. 3902712W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Academic Enrichment 2 - EMD (1st Semester) Prerequisites: Individualized Education Program Credits: 1 Elective Unit/Semester The goal of Academic Enrichment 2 - EMD is to utilize all students' educational strengths and overcome their weaknesses in such a way as to help them become productive members of society and employable members of the work force. Remediation will be given in preparation for the Exit Exam. 3902722W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Academic Enrichment 2 - EMD (2nd Semester) Prerequisites: Individualized Education Program Credits: 1 Elective Unit/Semester The goal of Academic Enrichment 2 - EMD is to utilize all students' educational strengths and overcome their weaknesses in such a way as to help them become productive members of society and employable members of the work force. Remediation will be given in preparation for the Exit Exam. 3903712W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Academic Enrichment 3 - LD (1st Semester) Prerequisites: Individualized Education Program Credits: 1 Elective Unit/Semester Academic Enrichment 3 - LD students receive academic help and work on materials prescribed to accomplish goals and objectives set forth in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). These objectives will utilize the students' educational strengths and overcome their weaknesses. Remediation will be given in preparation for the Exit Exam. 3903722W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Academic Enrichment 3 - LD (2nd Semester) Prerequisites: Individualized Education Program Credits: 1 Elective Unit/Semester Academic Enrichment 3 - LD students receive academic help and work on materials prescribed to accomplish goals and objectives set forth in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). These objectives will utilize the students' educational strengths and overcome their weaknesses. Remediation will be given in preparation for the Exit Exam. 3906712W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Academic Enrichment 4 - VD (1st Semester) Prerequisites: Individualized Education Program Credits: 1 Elective Unit/Semester Academic Enrichment 4 - VD students will be assisted through adaptations with the subject matter in the classroom while the teacher adapts the classroom to meet their needs (e.g., in terms of seating, oral instruction, mobility, and/or large print textbooks). Remediation will be given in preparation for the Exit Exam. 3906722W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Academic Enrichment 4 - VD (2nd Semester) Prerequisites: Individualized Education Program Credits: 1 Elective Unit/Semester Academic Enrichment 4 - VD students will be assisted through adaptations with the subject matter in the classroom while the teacher adapts the classroom to meet their needs (e.g., in terms of seating, oral instruction, mobility, and/or large print textbooks). Remediation will be given in preparation for the Exit Exam. 3907712W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Academic Enrichment 5 - HD (1st Semester) Prerequisites: Individualized Education Program Credits: 1 Elective Unit/Semester Academic Enrichment 5 - HD students will receive academic help to work on goals prescribed to accommodate the Individualized Education Program (IEP). In this class, the teacher will collaborate with specialists in hearing impairments and other school personnel to help students adapt to subject matter in the classroom. Remediation will be given in preparation for the Exit Exam. 3907722W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Academic Enrichment 5 - HD (2nd Semester) Prerequisites: Individualized Education Program Credits: 1 Elective Unit/Semester Academic Enrichment 5 - HD students will receive academic help to work on goals prescribed to accommodate the Individualized Education Program (IEP). In this class, the teacher will collaborate with specialists in hearing impairments and other school personnel to help students adapt to subject matter in the classroom. Remediation will be given in preparation for the Exit Exam. 3905712W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Academic Enrichment 6 - Other Health Impairments Prerequisites: Individualized Education Program Credits: 1 Elective Unit/Semester The goal of Academic Enrichment 6 - Other Health Impairments is to serve students that have been identified as needing academic assistance and certified by a physician as having chronic health problems, such as sickle cell anemia, diabetes, kidney disease, etc. Students will receive academic help and work on materials prescribed to accomplish goals and objectives set forth on their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Remediation will be given in preparation for the Exit Exam. 3905722W SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Academic Enrichment 6 - Other Health Impairments Prerequisites: Individualized Education Program Credits: 1 Elective Unit/Semester The goal of Academic Enrichment 6 - Other Health Impairments is to serve students that have been identified as needing academic assistance and certified by a physician as having chronic health problems, such as sickle cell anemia, diabetes, kidney disease, etc. Students will receive academic help and work on materials prescribed to accomplish goals and objectives set forth on their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Remediation will be given in preparation for the Exit Exam. |
