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Program of Studies - Hunterdon Central Regional High School

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#S958 – TRANSITION/LIFE SKILLS – 5 CREDITS (SE S958 TRANS/LIFE SKILLS)<br />

Grades: 9-12<br />

Prerequisite: None<br />

This course is designed as an elective choice for students involved in the district’s EKWIPS or Learning Center programs to foster<br />

independent living skills. Students will receive direct instruction in five Life skills units. Household instruction will include cooking,<br />

cleaning, ironing, sewing and laundry. Money management will include counting money, budgeting and using the services <strong>of</strong> a bank.<br />

Health skills will include the ability to make routine medical appointments, understand how health insurance works and instruction in<br />

personal grooming. Community involvement will include instruction on use <strong>of</strong> the County Link System and an awareness <strong>of</strong><br />

community services for specific problems. Workplace instruction will focus on the identification <strong>of</strong> potential occupations and practice<br />

in completing application and participating in interviews.<br />

#S935 – TRANSITION WORKPLACE READINESS – 15 CREDITS (SE S935 TRANS WK RDY)<br />

Grade: 12<br />

Prerequisite: Successful completion <strong>of</strong> Transition/Career Exploration and/or<br />

Transition/College and Post Secondary Options<br />

This year long course is designed to allow senior students the opportunity to participate in structured learning experiences, on and <strong>of</strong>f<br />

campus, for the purpose <strong>of</strong> career exploration and the development <strong>of</strong> individualized workplace readiness goals. Instructional topics<br />

will include work safety, job adjustment, advancement, personal finance, and other topics helpful for survival in today’s workforce.<br />

#S5151, S5152, S5153, S5154 – SEMINAR 9 SUPPORT STUDY – 1.25 CREDITS PER QUARTER<br />

Grade: 9 (SE S5151, S5152, S5153, S5134 STDY SEMINAR 9)<br />

Prerequisite: None<br />

This pull-out support Resource Center <strong>Program</strong> provides an opportunity for students to learn the self -advocacy skills needed to be<br />

successful individuals at <strong>Hunterdon</strong> <strong>Central</strong> and in their future endeavors while providing academic support in their courses <strong>of</strong> study.<br />

Units <strong>of</strong> instruction include skill training in the following areas: Freshman Survival Skills, Self Assessment, Public Speaking,<br />

Research Skills, and HSPA Preparation. Organization, time management, and note-taking skills will be reinforced throughout each<br />

quarter. This course is <strong>of</strong>fered quarterly and meets daily. The block is divided between instruction/academic support and a general<br />

study hall for homework completion. The student utilizes the pull-out support class to complete seminar course work, as well as to be<br />

provided with assistance in monitoring individual progress in other academic and elective courses. The student’s progress is<br />

monitored by the resource center teacher through the review <strong>of</strong> progress reports sent every two weeks to the student’s academic and<br />

elective area teachers. The CST case manager, in consultation with the student, parent and teacher as appropriate decide the number<br />

<strong>of</strong> quarters the student will be scheduled based on academic load and individual needs.<br />

#S5051, S5052, S5053, S5054 – SEMINAR 10 SUPPORT STUDY -1.25 CREDITS /QUARTER<br />

Grade: 10 (SE S5051, S5052, S5053, S5054 STDY SEMINAR 10)<br />

Prerequisite: None<br />

This pull-out support Resource Center <strong>Program</strong> provides the student with a course <strong>of</strong> study in the general and functional skills needed<br />

to enhance academic performance. Units <strong>of</strong> instruction include skill training in the following areas: Driver’s Education, HSPA<br />

Practice, SAT Practice and College and Career Research. Organization, time management, and note-taking skills are reinforced<br />

throughout each quarter. This course is <strong>of</strong>fered quarterly and meets daily. The block is divided between instruction/academic support<br />

and a general study hall for homework completion. The student utilizes pull-out support class to complete seminar course work, as<br />

well as to be provided with assistance in monitoring individual progress in other academic and elective courses. The student’s<br />

progress is monitored by the resource center teacher through the review <strong>of</strong> progress reports sent every two weeks to the student’s<br />

academic and elective area teachers. The CST case manager in consultation with the student, parent and teacher as appropriate decide<br />

the number <strong>of</strong> quarters the student will be scheduled based on academic load and individual needs.<br />

#S5251, S5252, S5253, S5254 –SUPPORT STUDY/STUDY HALL - NON-CREDIT<br />

Grades: 9-12<br />

(SE S5251, S5252, S5253, S5254 SU STUDY)<br />

Prerequisite: None<br />

This pull-out support program provides the student with supportive assistance in academic and elective areas. This support program<br />

is <strong>of</strong>fered quarterly and meets daily. There are no curricular requirements, no grades assigned, and therefore no credit assigned. The<br />

Block is divided between academic support and a general study hall for homework completion. The students utilize the pullout<br />

support class to complete assignments or tests and make up class work under the supervision <strong>of</strong> special services instructional staff.<br />

The student is assisted with monitoring individual assignments and progress. Additionally, the student’s progress will be monitored<br />

by the resource Center Teacher through progress reports sent every two weeks to the student’s teachers. The CST case manager in<br />

consultation with the student, parent, and teacher as appropriate will decide the number <strong>of</strong> quarters the student will be scheduled based<br />

on academic load and individual needs.<br />

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