Lockport Township High School District 205 2021-2022 Course Catalog

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ESSENTIAL, CORE, CONTEMPORARY SCIENCE 1Length of course:One YearCredit:1.0 CreditGrade Placement: 9, 10Prerequisite:IEP team decisionCourse Description: Science 1 covers the biological sciences defining living things and the characteristics and basic needs of living things, parts of the cell and the function, kingdoms ofliving things are investigated with life-skills applications. The nine systems of the human body are studied with emphasis on function and maintenance. The students are provided withopportunities for laboratory exploration with each unit and are expected to use problem-solving skills such as classifying, describing, discriminating how things are alike, and deductivereasoning skills. Placement in Science levels will be determined by IEP teams.ESSENTIAL, CORE, CONTEMPORARY SCIENCE 2Length of course:One YearCredit:1.0 CreditGrade Placement: 9, 10Prerequisite: Science 1Course Description: A survey course, Science 2 allows students to investigate areas of physical science, chemistry, and earth science and identify the relevance of the topic to their lives.Topics include: Using Metric Measure, Matter, chemical Reactions, Energy, Heat, Electricity, Weather, Rocks and Minerals, changes within the Earth, and Space. A hands-on approach istaken allowing students the opportunity to “try out” their newly acquired knowledge and make personal connections. Placement in Science levels will be determined by IEP teams.ESSENTIAL, CORE, CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN GOVERNMENTLength of course:One SemesterCredit:.5 CreditGrade Placement: 10, 11Prerequisite:NoneCourse Description: American Government is an introductory course in the history of the Constitution and how it works to make our government one of the most successful in the world.Students learn how the three branches of government “check and balance” each other, the rights guaranteed by the bill of rights and the Amendments, as well as their roles as citizens ofthe United States of America. Historical events are presented in 21st century perspective through role-playing and the study of current events.ESSENTIAL, CORE, CONTEMPORARY ECONOMICSLength of course:One SemesterCredit:.5 CreditGrade Placement: 10, 11Prerequisite:NoneCourse Description: Students often have significant difficulty in mastering an understanding of money management skills. Consumer Economics reinforces consumer skills such as definingpersonal needs and wants, laws of supply and demand, market competition, and how the work force influences the economic climate of the nation.ESSENTIAL, CORE, CONTEMPORARY US HISTORYLength of course:One YearCredit:1.0 CreditGrade Placement: 11, 12Prerequisite:NoneState Code:04102A000Course Description: Significant events in the United States’ development from its birth to the present are the highlights of the American History course. Geography and current events arealso infused into the curriculum as well as critical thinking and comprehension strategies.ESSENTIAL, CORE, CONTEMPORARY DAILY LIVING SKILLSLength of Course:One SemesterCredit:.5 CreditGrade Placement:IEP DecisionPrerequisite:NoneCourse Description: The students will be provided instruction of real-life skills that include but are not limited to shopping, cooking, cleaning, safety and laundry. This class will provideopportunities for guided practice in order to foster independence.ESSENTIAL, CORE, CONTEMPORARY COMMUNITY AWARENESSLength of Course:One YearGrade Placement:IEP DecisionPrerequisite:NoneCourse Description: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the resources available in the community. Familiarizing students with the wide variety of services available tothem as a student, as well as after they graduate, will allow students to engage in their community.59
OTHER AVAILABLE COURSESACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TO IMPROVE TRANSITIONS (ASSIST) – SE1734Length of course:One yearCredit:.5 CreditGrade Placement: 10, 11, 12Prerequisite:NoneState Code:22003A000Course Description: This course is a structured resource class for students with IEP’s who require social/emotional and academic support in order to successfully participate in the generaleducation curriculum. This course includes academic assistance combined with a social/emotional curriculum. Students are referred to this course through their IEP team.ACES PHYSICAL EDUCATION – PE1443Length of course:One yearCredit:1.0 CreditGrade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite:NoneState Code:08007A000Course Description: This course is a structured resource class for students with IEP’s who require social/emotional and academic support in order to successfully participate in the generaleducation curriculum. This course includes academic assistance combined with a social/emotional curriculum. Students are referred to this course through their IEP team.CROSS CURRICULAR ADAPTIVE ART - SE1701Length of Course:One SemesterCredit:.5 CreditGrade Placement: 10, 11, 12Prerequisite:Offered to students in Achieve and Transition programsState Code:05199A000Course Description: Students currently enrolled in the Transition and Achieve program at LTHS will have the opportunity to learn how art activities can enhance their current curriculum.Projects presented in the English, Math, and Science curriculum such as community activities, consumer spending, meal preparations, written correspondence, literature comprehension,common compounds, chemical changes, motion, gravity and light will be explored within the art department. The use of traditional photographic development, digital cameras, and threedimensionalconstructions including clay, art, technology software programs, and art history will facilitate this interdisciplinary approach.CROSS CURRICULAR ADAPTIVE MUSIC - SE1701Length of Course:One SemesterCredit:.5 CreditGrade Placement: 10, 11, 12Prerequisite:Offered to students in Achieve and Transition programsState Code:05199A000Course Description: Students currently enrolled in the Transition and Achieve program at LTHS will have the opportunity to learn how music can enhance their current curriculum. Theadaptive music course offers an exploratory music course offers an exploratory music experience for students with unique needs. Students will investigate sound by both listening to andcreating music. Through aural recognition, students will become aware of vocal, string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. .LEARNING SKILLS AND SUPPORT 1 – SE1710Length of course:One yearCredit:1.0 CreditGrade Placement: 10Prerequisite:NoneState Code:22003A000Course Description: This course provides academic skill support to sophomore students who are participating in the general education curriculum. Students will focus on organizationalstudy skills, testing strategies and receive direct academic support based on individual needs. In addition, students will identify areas of difficulty and develop a plan for improvement.Students are referred to this course through the IEP team and participate in Co-Taught courses.LEARNING SKILLS AND SUPPORT 2 – SE1713Length of course:One yearCredit:1.0 CreditGrade Placement: 11Prerequisite:NoneState Code:22003A000Course Description: This course provides academic skill support to junior students who are participating in the general education curriculum. Students will focus on organizational studyskills, testing strategies and receive direct academic support based on individual needs. In addition, students will identify areas of difficulty and develop a plan for improvement. Studentsare referred to this course through the IEP team and participate in Co-Taught courses.LEARNING SKILLS AND SUPPORT 3 – SE1716Length of course:One yearCredit:1.0 CreditGrade Placement: 12Prerequisite:NoneState Code:22003A00060
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Accelerated Placement Program: LTHS
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