Lockport Township High School District 205 2021-2022 Course Catalog

Course Description: This course provides academic skill support to senior students who are participating in the general education curriculum. Students will focus on organizational study
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 STRATEGIES – SE1719
Length of course:
One year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 9
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
22003A000
Course Description: A freshmen level course, Learning Strategies equip students with skills and strategies for success in their other classes. Students practice note taking and comprehension
skills, test preparation, work on homework, and other study strategies they may not learn without direction. Learning Strategies meets for a full period every day.
SOCIAL SKILLS – SE1725
Length of course:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
22253A000
Course Description: This course provides students direct instruction and practice using pragmatic communication skills that promote positive social interactions across a variety of settings.
RESOURCE – SE1743 OR SE1746 OR SE1749
Length of course:
One year
Credit:
.5 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
22003A000
Course Description: Resource is a half-period in duration and meets opposite the student’s lunch period. In Resource students have the opportunity to seek out individualized assistance
from the resource teacher or to have tests read for their general education classes. Students are responsible for maintaining their “Porter Planner” (assignment notebook) which is part of
their final grade. In addition to their Porter Planner, students are graded on homework completion (bringing materials to work on or study) and their behavior (staying on task, not being a
distraction, using time wisely).
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION – SE1776
Length of course:
One Year or One Semester
Credit:
1.0 Credit or .5 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description: This course will offer students enrolled in the modified program a technology skills-based course mandated by IDEA.
VOCATIONAL/TRANSITIONAL EXPLORATION – SE1779
Length of course:
One Year or One Semester
Credit:
1.0 Credit or .5 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description: This course will allow SPED students enrolled in the work experience program an additional elective choice and provide job related instruction prior to transitioning into
the work experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE – SE1782
Length of course:
One Year or One Semester
Credit:
1.0 Credit or .5 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
22998A000
Course Description: Field experience represents the portion of the day spent by the student training at a work training station. The coordinator will visit each training station at frequent
intervals to determine the personal and technical needs of the students, to readjust and coordinate classroom study to the job, and to record progress of the student.
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