A special education program for students who experience difficulties in learning and whose academic needs can not be met in the traditional secondary curriculum.
A. Exceptionalities
1. Learning Impaired
2. Specific Learning Disabilities
3. Speech/Language Impairment
4. Other Health Impairment
5. Emotional Disturbance
6. Autism
7. Multiple disabilities
B. Staff
C. Academics
1. Communications
Each student's program will be individualized, but areas of general
emphasis will be: reading, writing, comprehension, speaking, listening and reasoning.
2. MathAreas of general emphasis will be: math facts and operations, use of calculators, time and measurement. If appropriate students will be able to do pre-algebra facts.
3. ScienceStudents are given a general overview of the human body, life sciences and ecology.
4. HealthStudents are given an in-depth look at issues facing teens today and making rational, informed decisions.
5. PrevocationAreas of study will include: choosing an occupation, finding a job, getting a job, keeping a job and management of work and adult responsibilities.
6. Music AppreciationThis is an introductory course that is designed to present students will an awareness of the history, genre and theory of western music. Students will have an opportunity to compose simple melodies as well.
7. CivicsStudents will focus on the duties and rights of citizens especially as they relate to their community.
D. Applied Learning Opportunities
1. Basic ShopOrientation to shop safety with units on basic hand tools and certain power tools. Small projects will be the vehicle for learning individual and group skills.
2. Home MaintenanceAreas of emphasis will include home safety, awareness and minor home repairs, such as: electrical, plumbing, painting, wall repair and general carpentry. OSHA regulations are carried out.
3. HorticultureThis is an orientation to basic horticulture with an emphasis on: plant reproduction, planting, maintenance, cultivation and transplantation. Students will participate in yard care, landscaping, and gardening.
4. Family and Consumer SciencesStudents will have an opportunity to plan meals, prepare foods, maintain a kitchen and budget management. Students may also learn hand sewing and basic mending.
5. Driver's EdThis course is designed to prepare students to pass the state learner's permit. Students must pass their permit exam to get credit.
6. Health Career AwarenessStudents will be exposed to careers in Health care. They will be instructed in basic First Aid, medical equipment and the vocabulary necessary for occupations in the health field.
E. Living Skills
1. Community LivingThis course is designed to provide a systematic instruction to students in the community. Students will learn to set up and maintain an apartment, to use the post office, stores, laundromat, bank and other community sites.
2. Social SkillsStudents focus on appropriate problem-solving techniques with opportunities for practice and role-playing.
3. HealthThis course gives students basic instruction in the following areas: hygiene, health, function and care of the human body, sex education, first aid and drug and alcohol abuse.
4. ParentingStudents learn the responsibilities involved with being a parent and good choices to make when rearing children from birth to adulthood.
F. On The Job Training
1. PurposeTo provide students with an opportunity to develop appropriate work attitudes at a job site. The students also develop entry level job skills necessary for employment upon graduation.
2. Types of Jobs(2005-06) 6 Agricultural, 4 Clerical, 13 Retail, 4 Service Provider, 7 Vending, 4 Dishwashing, 5 Care Providers, 13 Custodial, 6 Reconditioning, 3 Maintenance, 4 Laundry, 6 Restaurant
3. Numbers (2005-06)39 students 22 work sites 75 opportunities to work
G. Opportunities Outside of the Program Components
1. AcademicsBesides Occupational Development classes, students participate in River Valley Tech Ctr. programs and high school mainstream classes. Examples: Carpentry, Industrial Trades, Business Management, Culinary Arts, Website Design, Reading Lab, Drama, Art, Coordinated Science.
2. EnrichmentStudents are given opportunities to participate in various activities which occur during and after the school day. Examples : Visiting Instructors- Chinese writing from the Chinese Instructor, Arts Academy Mandula Project, plays, sports and clubs.
H. Transition Services
1. Adult Service Agencies:Students and Parents are given information and opportunities to meet with the appropriate adult service agency during the junior/senior years. These include but are limited to the following:
a. Vocational Rehabilitation
b. HCRS
c. Lincoln St. Inc.
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