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The Special Education continuum involves provision of services
to students with divergent needs. Students are expected to be involved
in courses that address standards at their level of ability; in
a general education class, a modified class, or a functional skills
class. The focus is on developing academic and/or functional life
skills that will contribute to the student transitioning to post-secondary
opportunities in school, training, work and independent living as
determined by the goals in the student’s Individualized Education
Program (IEP).
9th Grade Courses
Technology M
Semester (5 credits)
This course will enable students to learn about and use computers
for internet based research, word processing, spreadsheets and presentations.
The general education expectations will be adjusted and/or modified
as needed to match learner’s abilities. This semester class will
fulfill the high school graduation requirement for technology.
Health M
Semester (5 credits)
This course will enable students to access the California Health
standards with appropriate accommodations or modifications as necessary.
The students will learn to enhance and maintain their overall personal
health through nutrition; avoiding disease and reducing risk for
ill health; protecting themselves from dangerous activities and
assisting their families and communities to remain healthy. This
semester class will fulfill the high school graduation requirement
for Health.
9th – 10th Grade Courses
Pre-Algebra M
Year (10 credits)
This course is designed to identify and address the specific standards
still needed by a student to achieve development of skills needed
toward successful completion of the CAHSEE and other state mandated
tests.
Biological Science M
Year (10 credits)
This course focuses on understanding the principles of the biological
world and the study of living things. The established content goals
for general education will be incorporated into the structure of
the class to provide opportunities for special education learners
to access the general education curriculum with modified materials,
assignments and/or expectations as needed to be consistent with
the student’s learning style and pace. This class does not offer
a laboratory practicum component. This class will complete the high
school Life Science requirement.
English M 9 / 10
Year (10 credits)
The students will participate in curriculum that has been developed
in accordance with the English Language Arts content standards,
sequenced according to learner needs and abilities. The established
content goals for general education students in literature, writing,
listening and speaking are important for special education students
to access and experience; these opportunities for exposure are incorporated
with an emphasis upon skill development to provide increased opportunities
for special education learners to master content along with acquisition
of necessary skills in reading fluency, comprehension, writing and
writing conventions. The students will be presented with content-rich
material designed to be consistent with their learning styles and
pace.
9th – 12th Grade Courses
Consumer Math M
Year (10 credits)
This course will enable students to pursue practical and functional
academic skills in math necessary for daily living and being able
to function independently within the community. The content focuses
on skills pertaining to money; managing financial resources, budgeting,
using a calculator; consumer decisions; making purchases, identifying
needs; computations involving salary, percentages and basic financial
record keeping.
Functional Language Arts
Year (10 credits)
The Functional Language Arts course encourages students to develop
personally functional skills in the areas of reading, writing and
communication to their targeted level of skill acquisition. Functional
skills include the ability to interact effectively within the classroom
environment as well as in the community safely and with appropriate
social skill development.
Functional Math M
Year (10 credits)
This course focuses on very fundamental math recognition skills
for students still working on basic concepts necessary for daily
and potentially independent living skills. Number recognition, basic
counting, beginning number sense, money recognition and counting,
making change and use of a calculator are emphasized. In this class
significant modifications are being made to the standards for students
requiring this level of academics.
Functional Science
Year (10 credits)
This course will be taught using resources within the classroom
as well as within the community. Accommodations and modifications
will be implemented per the student’s IEP. The emphasis will be
upon life science and physical science instruction that will be
beneficial and relevant to life skills instruction for the students
requiring significant modifications to their instruction. This course
will fulfill the requirements for students to receive the Certificate
of Completion and may be repeated for credit.
Earth Science M
Year (10 credits)
This course focuses on understanding the principles of the physical
earth. The established content goals for general education will
be incorporated into the structure of the class to provide opportunities
for special education learners to access the general education curriculum
with modified materials, assignments and/or expectations as needed
to be consistent with the student’s learning style and pace. This
class does not offer a laboratory practicum component. This class
will complete the high school Physical Science requirement.
Functional Social Science
Year (10 credits)
This course will be taught using resources within the classroom
as well as within the community. Accommodations and modifications
will be implemented per the student’s IEP. The emphasis will be
upon social science instruction that will be beneficial and relevant
to life skills instruction for the students requiring significant
modifications to their instruction. This course will fulfill the
requirements for students to receive the Certificate of Completion
and may be repeated for credit.
Functional Fine Arts
Year (10 credits)
This class focuses on fundamental, functional life skills instruction.
Included within this course are skills related to self-help, social
skills, hygiene, and independent living and leisure activities to
support a well rounded, active lifestyle. The Leisure instruction
component is constituted by an emphasis upon creative expression
and art appreciation also promoting fine motor skills and coordination.
LRC Tutorial / Study Skills
Semester (5 credits)
This class supports students who receive Special Education services.
The LRC is a place for students to receive support for mainstream
and general education classes. Students with 504 Plans or those
recommended through the Student Study Team (SST) process may access
these services pending space availability.
Reading
Semester (5 credits)
The reading program provides targeted instruction designed to increase
reading fluency and comprehension skills. This class is organized
to integrate strategies and skills instruction with explicit and
intensive instruction in specific areas. This course will count
as Elective credits. This class will be primarily for 9th grade
students, however can be taken as needed.
Transition
Semester (5 credits)
Transition focuses on the development of job skills necessary to
encourage students and gives them the opportunity to obtain and
maintain employment following completion of high school. Students
will learn concepts associated with work ethics, employer expectations
and communication. Students may create a portfolio containing personal
data and history, resume, sample job application and other related
information and they will explore community resources such as the
Department of Rehabilitation, Department of Motor Vehicles, Employment
Development Department, Yolo Bus and possible recreation services.
Workability
Semester (5 credits)
This class may be added to a student’s schedule only with instructor
approval. Workability is a job exploration and training program
that assists students with transition per the IEP. Credits are earned
by total work hours.
10th – 12th Grade Courses
Algebra 1M–1
Year (10 credits)
This course will encourage students to formalize their algebraic
skills and concepts necessary to accomplish the Algebra 1 requirement
for graduation. This class is the first in a 2 year sequence and
is a prerequisite to completing Algebra 1M-2 for completion of content
standards equivalent to the general education Algebra 1 graduation
requirements. This class will count as Math credits.
Algebra 1M–2
Year (10 credits)
This course will encourage students to formalize their algebraic
skills and concepts necessary to accomplish the Algebra 1 requirements
for graduation. This class is the second in a 2 year sequence and
will complete the content standards equivalent to the general education
Algebra 1 graduation requirements. This class will count as Algebra
1 credits.
World History M
Year (10 credits)
This course will enable students to access the general education
standards for World History, examining the development of the Modern
World from the late 18th century to the present, using adapted or
modified materials, assignments and/or expectations as needed to
meet the learning needs of the students enrolled. This course will
complete the World History requirement for graduation.
20th Century U.S. History M
Year (10 credits)
This course will enable students to access the general education
standards for U.S. History, examining the development of the U.S.
from the Reconstruction to the present time, using adapted or modified
materials, assignments and/or expectations as needed to meet the
learning needs of the students enrolled. This course will complete
the U.S. History requirement for graduation.
11th – 12th Grade Courses
English M 11/12
Year (10 credits)
The students will participate in curriculum that has been developed
in accordance with the English Language Arts content standards,
sequenced according to learner needs and abilities. The established
content goals for general education students in literature, writing,
listening and speaking are important for special education students
to access and experience; these opportunities for exposure are incorporated
with an emphasis upon skill development to provide increased opportunities
for special education learners to master content along with acquisition
of necessary skills in reading fluency, comprehension, writing and
writing conventions. The students will be presented with content-rich
material designed to be consistent with their learning styles and
pace.
American Government M
Semester (5 credits)
This course will enable students to access the general education
standards for American Government, examining the structure and philosophy
of each level of government using adapted or modified materials,
assignments and/or expectations as needed to meet the learning needs
of the students enrolled. This course will complete the American
Government requirement for graduation.
12th Grade Courses
CAHSEE Math M
Year (10 credits)
This course is for students that need to target standards and skills
still necessary for preparation in passing the California High School
Exit Exam. The curriculum will be adjusted and/or modified to meet
the needs of students.
Economics M
Semester (5 credits)
This course will enable students to access the general education
standards for Economics, examining the growth, development and progress
of the American economy using adapted or modified materials, assignments
and/or expectations as needed to meet the learning needs of the
students enrolled. This course will complete the Economics requirement
for graduation.
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