SPECIAL EDUCATION

 

Resource/Workstudy English  (Grammar, Literature, Writing)

Utilizing the computer as much as possible, emphasis is placed on writing and editing.  Students are introduced to a variety of literature, including plays, short stories, and novels.  Writing assignments are combined with the reading units, with emphasis on sentence, paragraph construction, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary.

Resource/Workstudy Literature

Students read all forms of short stories, novels, drama, poems and literary masterpieces.  Films and videos of literature being read will be viewed.

Resource/Workstudy Speech

Students write and deliver various kinds of speech and drama.  Students will develop poise, and self confidence, as well as ability to deliver concise and precise oral messages to the audience.  Some students will be video taped for self evaluation.

Resource/Workstudy Math

Math is individualized to meet the needs of the student.  There is great emphasis on mastery of basic math skills and then learning to apply those skills to daily living.

Resource/Workstudy United States History and Geography

Study of United States history and geography from the discovery of America to present day events.  Emphasis will also be placed on state and local history and current events.

Resource/Workstudy World History

Study of world countries, culture and geography, including map study.  A survey of early Greek and Roman civilizations.

Resource/Workstudy American Government

Study of local, state, and national levels of government.

Resource/Workstudy Science

Study of earth science, plant and animal life.

Resource/Workstudy Economics

Study of the American economic system.

Resource/Workstudy Math for Business

Teaches basic computational skills, calculator skills, and word problem skills.

Resource/Workstudy Math for Consumers (Life Skills)

Teaches application of important everyday math situations, paying taxes, buying food, etc.

Resource/Workstudy Earth Science

Basic science principles such as atoms, elements, fossils, and time zones are explained as well as instruction about the earth, moon, and stars.

Resource/Workstudy Physical Science

This class will cover properties of matter, the metric system, elements, compounds, electricity, and much more.

Resource/Workstudy Health

This class provides information on body systems, nutrition, and the nature of diseases and treatments, as well as personal decision-making.

Resource/Workstudy Biology

This class will cover the basic cell units of plants, animals, and the evolution of the species.

Resource/Workstudy Career Awareness I

The purpose of this class is to provide pre-vocational information.

Resource/Workstudy Career Awareness II

This class will build positive work attitudes and strengthen interpersonal communication skills on the job.

Resource/Workstudy I

This class will give necessary information for the student who is planning to enter the world of work.

Resource/Workstudy II

This class has been developed for students who are giving careful thought and study to the choice of a career and to planning for the future.

Resource/Work Experience

This class consists of on-the-job training experiences on job sites in the community for school credit.

Resource/Workstudy Introduction to Computers

An entry-level course designed to familiarize students with computer basics.