Course Descriptions - Functional Core Classes

ENGLISH

Language Arts Laboratory I-IV – 1 elective credit (Prerequisite:  None)
A relevance-based English/Language Arts program emphasizing essential reading, writing, and speaking skills and driven by the Individual Education Plan. This elective course can be paired with appropriate grade level English for students with disabilities pursuing Standard or Advanced Diplomas or as a standalone course for students pursuing an Applied Studies Diploma.

MATH

General Mathematics I-IV – 1 elective credit (Prerequisite:  None)
A relevance-based Math program emphasizing essential consumer, daily living, and functional skills and driven by the Individual Education Plan.  This elective course can be paired with appropriate grade level Math for students with disabilities pursuing Standard or Advanced Diplomas or as a standalone course for students pursuing an Applied Studies Diploma.

SCIENCE

General Science I-IV – 1 elective credit (Prerequisite:  None)
A relevance-based Science course emphasizing basic concepts from Life, Physical and Earth Sciences and driven by the Individual Education Plan.  This elective course can be paired with appropriate grade level Science for students with disabilities pursuing Standard or Advanced Diplomas or as a standalone course for students pursuing an Applied Studies Diploma.

SOCIAL STUDIES

General Social Studies I-IV – 1 elective credit (Prerequisite:  None)
A relevance-based Social Studies course emphasizing basic concepts of citizenship, community, and consumerism, and driven by the Individual Education Plan.  This elective course can be paired with appropriate grade level Social Studies for students with disabilities pursuing Standard or Advanced Diplomas or as a standalone course for students pursuing an Applied Studies Diploma.