Academic Support

AVID I
142014                                      1 credit             Grades 9, 10

AVID II
142024                                      1 credit             Grades 10, 11

AVID III
142034                                      1 credit             Grades 11, 12

AVID IV
142044                                      1 credit             Grade 12
Prerequisite: Interview and application process

These courses are college preparatory classes designed to prepare students for success in pursuing advanced level courses leading to acceptance to and success in a four-year college or university. The AVID elective classes help students succeed in a rigorous curriculum and complete a college preparatory path. Through a variety of instructional strategies, students develop skills in higher-level thinking, writing across the curriculum, and reading across the curriculum to access challenging course material. The AVID elective classes provide support through student development and use of focused note taking, binder organization, reflective learning strategies, team building, time management, tutorials, Socratic seminars, public-speaking and test-taking skills, and essay writing. Students also participate in college, career, and cultural exploration activities.

LITERACY I
019998                                      1 credit             Grade 9
Prerequisite: Meets established criteria for enrollment, taken concurrently with English I

LITERACY II
019999                                      1 credit             Grade 9
Prerequisite: Meets established criteria for enrollment, taken concurrently with English I

LITERACY III
019996                                      1 credit             Grade 10
Prerequisite: Literacy I, taken concurrently with English I or II

LITERACY IV
019997                                      1 credit             Grade 10
Prerequisite: Literacy II or recommendation from Literacy I, taken concurrently with English I or II

LITERACY V
019995                                      1 credit             Grade 11
Prerequisite: Literacy IV, recommendation from Literacy III or teacher placement based on student data, taken concurrently with English III

LITERACY VI
019994                                      1 credit             Grade 12
Prerequisite: Literacy V, or teacher placement based on student data, taken concurrently with English IV

Literacy is a Tier II course that provides targeted intervention for high school students whose baseline screening data indicate a need for additional support to meet grade-level reading expectations. Specialists use benchmark data to help determine placement in these courses. Instruction is structured to build and strengthen comprehension skills so students can read, understand, and respond to complex texts across all content areas. This course emphasizes explicit strategy instruction, guided practice, and gradual release to promote independent reading.

Prep Plus I
140014                                      1 credit             Grade 9
14001T/U                                .5 credit
Prerequisite: Recommendation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Committee

Prep Plus II
140024                                      1 credit             Grade 10
14002T/U                                .5 credit
Prerequisite: Recommendation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Committee

Prep Plus III
140034                                      1 credit             Grades 11, 12
14003T/U                                .5 credit
Prerequisite: Recommendation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Committee

Prep Plus IV
140044                                      1 credit             Grades 11, 12
14003T/U                                .5 credit
Prerequisite: Recommendation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Committee

Students selected for these courses are provided additional time and support. These courses will emphasize content and organizational and study skills that enable students to move toward independence with their learning.

SEMINAR I
143064                                      ½ credit            Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

SEMINAR II
143074                                      ½ credit            Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in an AP course

This elective course is designed to prepare students for success in pursuing advanced level courses. Through a variety of instructional strategies, students develop skills in higher-order thinking, writing across the curriculum, and reading across the curriculum to access challenging course material. The seminar elective class provides support through guidance, and experiences beyond those available in their AP course, for success on the AP exam and to be effective readers and writers in college and in their careers.

140114                                      1 credit             Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course is designed to provide students with explicit instruction in the areas of interpersonal communication, social skills and self-advocacy to promote access and inclusion in classroom and community settings. The course is available for students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

02984V or W                            1 credit             Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course is designed to assist students in development of decision-making and problem-solving strategies using economics, career, and social issues as a focus. The course is available to students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Supplemental Reading I
018614                                      1 credit             Grade 9
018624                                      1 credit             Grade 10
018634                                      1 credit             Grade 11
018644                                      1 credit             Grade 12

Supplemental Reading II
018614                                      1 credit             Grade 9
018624                                      1 credit             Grade 10
018634                                      1 credit             Grade 11
018644                                      1 credit             Grade 12

Supplemental Reading III
018814                                      1 credit             Grade 9
018824                                      1 credit             Grade 10
018834                                      1 credit             Grade 11
018844                                      1 credit             Grade 12

Supplemental Reading IV
018914                                      1 credit             Grade 9
018924                                      1 credit             Grade 10
018934                                      1 credit             Grade 11
018944                                      1 credit             Grade 12
Prerequisite: Meets established criteria for enrollment, taken concurrently with English

Supplemental Reading is a Tier III course that provides targeted reading intervention for students whose baseline screening data indicate the need for such assistance. Specialists use benchmark data to help determine student placement in these courses. Instruction is structured to assist students in developing strategies to decode unfamiliar words, improve reading fluency, and comprehend texts more efficiently. This course emphasizes foundational skills and strategies necessary to become confident proficient readers.