• Special Education

  • English I Resource

    Course ID: S10306
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course uses modified English I content to meet the individual learning requirements of students. The focus is on integrated language arts study in language/writing, literature/reading, speaking/listening, and view representing. Students will integrate correct language skills within the reading and writing processes; plan, draft, and complete written compositions from all writing forms on a regular basis; read and respond to multiple genres from world literature translated into English from various cultures; understand basic literary concepts. Some variation in course content/emphasis may occur on campus depending on the individual learning needs of the students.

    English I Omega

    Course ID: S10307
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committe Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course meets the individual learning requirements of students in OMEGA by focusing on Recommended Prerequisite skills for the grade level English I TEKS. The focus is on integrated language arts study in language/writing, literature/reading, speaking/listening, and viewing/representing. Students will integrate correct language skill within the reading and writing processes; plan, draft, and complete written compositions from all writing forms on a regular basis; read, and respond to multipl e genres from world literature translated to English from various cultures; understand basic literary concepts. Some variation in course content/emphasis may occur on campus depending on the individual learning needs of the students.

    English I Access

    Course ID: S10308
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committe Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course meets the individual learning requirements of students in ACCESS by focusing on Recommended Prerequisite skills for the grade level English I TEKS. The focus is on integrated language arts study in language/writing, literature/reading, speaking/listening, and viewing/representing. Students will integrate correct language skill within the reading and writing processes; plan, draft, and complete written compositions from all writing forms on a regular basis; read, and respond to multip le genres from world literature translated to English from various cultures; understand basic literary concepts. Some variation in course content/emphasis may occur on campus depending on the individual learning needs of the students.

    English II Resource

    Course ID: S10606
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 10
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committe Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course uses modified English II content to meet the individual learning requirements of students. The focus is on integrated language arts study in language/writing, literature/reading, speaking/listening, and viewing representing. Students increase and refine their communication skills; plan, draft, and complete written compositions with emphasis on persuasive forms; read extensively in multiple genres from world literature translated to English from various cultures. Students continue dev elopment of study skills, strategies, and the use of critical thinking skills. Some variation in course content/emphasis may occur on campus depending on the individual needs of the students.

    English II Omega

    Course ID: S10607
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 10
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committe Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course meets the individual learning requirements of students in OMEGA by focusing on Recommended Prerequisite skills for the grade level English II TEKS. The focus is on integrated language arts study in language/writing, literature/reading, speaking/listening, and viewing/representing. Students increase and refine their communication skills; plan, draft, and complete written compositions with emphasis on persuasive forms; read extensively in multiple genres from world literature translate d into English from various cultures. Students continue development of study skills, strategies, and the use of critical thinking skills. Some variation in course content/emphasis may occur on campus depending on the individual learning needs of the students.

    English II Access

    Course ID: S10608
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 10
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committe Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course meets the individual learning requirements of students in ACCESS by focusing on Recommended Prerequisite skills for the grade level English II TEKS. The focus is on integrated language arts study in language/writing, literature/reading, speaking/listening, and viewing/representing. Students increase and refine their communication skills; plan, draft, and complete written compositions with emphasis on persuasive forms; read extensively in multiple genres from world literature translat ed into English from various cultures. Students continue development of study skills, strategies, and the use of critical thinking skills. Some variation in course content/emphasis may occur on campus depending on the individual learning needs of the students.

    English III Resource

    Course ID: S10906
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 11
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committe Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course uses modified English III content to meet the individual learning requirements of students. The focus is on integrated language arts study in language/writing, literature/reading, speaking/listening, and viewing representing. Students continue to increase and refine communication skills; plan, draft, and complete written compositions with emphasis on business forms on a regular basis. American literature and other world literature provide the source for critical thinking and literary essays. Students¡¯ present and critique oral communications and Graphic Design & Illustration products. Students continue development of study skills, strategies, and the use of critical thinking skills. Some variation in course content/emphasis may occur on campus depending on the individual learning needs of the students.

    English III Omega

    Course ID: S10907
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 11
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committe Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course meets the individual learning requirements of students in OMEGA by focusing on Recommended Prerequisite skills for the grade level English III TEKS. The focus is on integrated language arts study in language/writing, literature/reading, speaking/listening, and viewing/representing. Students continue to increase and refine communication skills; plan, draft, and complete written compositions with emphasis on business forms on a regular basis. American literature and other world literat ure provide the source for critical thinking and literary essays. Students¡¯ present and critique oral communications and Graphic Design & Illustration products. Students continue development of study skills, strategies, and the use of critical thinking skills. Some variation in course content/emphasis may occur on campus depending on the individual learning needs of the students.

    English III Access

    Course ID: S10908
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 11
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committe Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course meets the individual learning requirements of students in ACCESS by focusing on Recommended Prerequisite skills for the grade level English III TEKS. The focus is on integrated language arts study in language/writing, literature/reading, speaking/listening, and viewing/representing. Students continue to increase and refine communication skills; plan, draft, and complete written compositions with emphasis on business forms on a regular basis. American literature and other world litera ture provide the source for critical thinking and literary essays. Students¡¯ present and critique oral communications and Graphic Design & Illustration products. Students continue development of study skills, strategies, and the use of critical thinking skills. Some variation in course content/emphasis may occur on campus depending on the individual learning needs of the students.

    English IV Resource

    Course ID: S11206
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committe Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course uses Basic English IV content to meet the individual learning requirements of students as determined by the ARD committee. The focus is on activities that build on their prior knowledge and skills in order to strengthen their reading, writing, and oral language skills. Students will read and write on a daily basis. Intense instruction emphasizes an in-depth study of British literature. Composition work consists of a variety of forms with expository writing, argumentation, personal, l iterary and business. Students read extensively in multiple genres from British literature and world literature, learn literary forms and terms, and interpret the possible influences of the historical context on a literary work. Students plan, draft, and complete a research paper. Students revise and edit their papers for clarity and the correct use of the conventions and mechanics of written English.

    English IV Omega

    Course ID: S11207
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committe Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course meets the individual learning requirements of students in OMEGA by focusing on Recommended Prerequisite skills for the grade level English IV TEKS. The focus is on integrated language arts study in language/writing, literature/reading, speaking/listening, and viewing/representing. Students continue to increase and refine communication skills; plan, draft, and complete written compositions with emphasis on business forms on a regular basis. American literature and other world literatu re provide the source for critical thinking and literary essays. Students continue development of study skills, strategies, and the use of critical thinking skills. Some variation in course content/emphasis may occur on campus depending on the individual learning needs of the students.

    English IV Access

    Course ID: S11208
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committe Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course meets the individual learning requirements of students in ACCESS by focusing on Recommended Prerequisite skills for the grade level English IV TEKS. The focus is on integrated language arts study in language/writing, literature/reading, speaking/listening, and viewing/representing. Students continue to increase and refine communication skills; plan, draft, and complete written compositions with emphasis on business forms on a regular basis. American literature and other world literat ure provide the source for critical thinking and literary essays. Students continue development of study skills, strategies, and the use of critical thinking skills. Some variation in course content/emphasis may occur on campus depending on the individual learning needs of the students.

    Algebra I Resource

    Course ID: S20606
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course meets the individual learning requirements of students by focusing on Recommended Prerequisite skills for the grade level Algebra 1 TEKS. Algebra 1 Alternate students build on earlier math experiences, deepening their understanding of relations and functions and expanding their repertoire of familiar linear and quadratic functions, among others. Students learn to combine functions, express functions in equivalent forms, compose functions and find inverses where possible. Algebra 1 Al ternate will provide students with insights into mathematical abstraction and structure through the content strands Foundations for Functions, Linear Functions, and Quadratics and other Non-Linear Functions. It is extremely important for students to learn Algebra 1 standards in depth, as it is a foundation for other math courses.

    Algebra I Omega

    Course ID: S20607
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?Algebra 1 Modified is designed for students in OMEGA or ACCESS to learn the skills and application of Algebra 1 through modified and accommodated curriculum. Algebra 1 Modified students build on earlier math experiences, deepening their understanding of relations and functions and expanding their repertoire of familiar linear and quadratic functions, among others.

    Algebra I Access

    Course ID: S20608
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?Algebra 1 Modified is designed for students in OMEGA or ACCESS to learn the skills and application of Algebra 1 through modified and accommodated curriculum. Algebra 1 Modified students build on earlier math experiences, deepening their understanding of relations and functions and expanding their repertoire of familiar linear and quadratic functions, among others.

    Geometry Resource

    Course ID: S21106
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 10, 11
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course meets the individual learning requirements of students by focusing on Recommended Prerequisite skills for the grade level Geometry TEKS. High school students develop facility with a broad range of ways of representing geometric ideas, including coordinates, networks, transformations, that will allow multiple approaches to geometric problems and that connect geo matric interpretations to other contexts. Students learn to recognize connections among different representations, thus enab ling them to use these representations flexibly. Students will expand their understanding through other mathematical experiences through the Geometry content strands of Geometric Structure, Geometric Patterns, Dimensionality and the Geometry of Location, the Geometry of Shape.

    Geometry Omega

    Course ID: S21107
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 10, 11
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?Geometry Modified is designed for students in OMEGA to learn the skills and application of geometry through modified and accommodated curriculum. Students develop the facility with a broad range of ways of representing geometric ideas that allow multiple approaches to geometric problems that connect geometric interpretations to other contexts.

    Geometry Access

    Course ID: S21108
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 10, 11
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?Geometry Modified is designed for students in ACCESSto learn the skills and application of geometry through modified and accommodated curriculum. Students develop the facility with a broad range of ways of representing geometric ideas that allow multiple approaches to geometric problems that connect geometric interpretations to other contexts.

    Algebra II Resource

    Course ID: S20806
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 10, 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?Resource Algebra 2 is designed for students to build on Resource Algebra 1 and Resource Geometry experiences, both deepening their understanding of relations and functions and expanding their repertoire of familiar functions. Through the use of modified and accommodated curriculum, students will be provided insights into mathematical abstraction and structure though the content strands. Connection will be made between algebra and geometry and the tools of one will be used to help solve problems in the other.

    Algebra II Omega

    Course ID: S20807
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 10, 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?Basic Algebra II is designed for students in OMEGA to build on Basic Algebra 1 and Geometry experiences, both deepening their understanding of relations and functions and expanding their repertoire of familiar functions. Through the use of modified and accommodated curriculum, students will be provided insights into mathematical abstraction and structure though the content strands. Connection will be made between algebra and geometry and the tools of one will be used to help solve problems in th e other.

    Algebra II Access

    Course ID: S20808
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 10, 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?Algebra II Alternate is designed for students in ACCESS to build on Algebra 1 Alternate and Geometry Alternate experiences, both deepening their understanding of relations and functions and expanding their repertoire of familiar functions. Through the use of modified and accommodated curriculum, students will be provided insights into mathematical abstraction and structure though the content strands. Connection will be made between algebra and geometry and the tools of one will be used to help s olve problems in the other.

    Math Models Resource

    Course ID: S25106
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?Resource Math Models is designed for students to continue to build on the K-8 and Algebra 1 Modified foundations as they expand their understanding through other mathematical experiences. Through the use of modified and accommodated curriculum, students use mathematical methods to model and solve real-life application problems involving money, date, chance, patterns, music, design, and science. Students use a variety of representations, tools, and technology to link modeling techniques and purel y mathematical concepts and to solve applied problems.

    Math Models Omega

    Course ID: S25107
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?Basic Math Models is designed for students in OMEGA to continue to build on the K-8 and Algebra I Alternate foundations as they expand their understanding through other mathematical experiences. Through the use of modified and accommodated curriculum, students use mathematical methods to model and solve real-life application problems involving money, date, chance, patterns, music, design, and science. Students use a variety of representations, tools, and technology to link modeling techniques an d purely mathematical concepts and to solve applied problems.

    Math Models Access

    Course ID: S25108
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?Math Models with Applications Modified is designed for students in ACCESS to continue to build on the K-8 and Algebra I Alternate foundations as they expand their understanding through other mathematical experiences. Through the use of modified and accommodated curriculum, students use mathematical methods to model and solve real-life application problems involving money, date, chance, patterns, music, design, and science. Students use a variety of representations, tools, and technology to link modeling techniques and purely mathematical concepts and to solve applied problems.

    Integraged Physics & Chemistry Omega

    Course ID: S33607
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course meets the requirements of students in OMEGA by focusing on Recommended Prerequisite skills for the grade level of Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) TEKS. In Integrated Physics and Chemistry, students conduct field and laboratory investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. This course integrates the disciplines of physics and chemistry with the following topics: force, motion, en ergy, and matter.

    Integrated Physics & Chemistry Access

    Course ID: S33608
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course meets the requirements of students in ACCESS by focusing on Recommended Prerequisite skills for the grade level of Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) TEKS. In Integrated Physics and Chemistry, students conduct field and laboratory investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. This course integrates the disciplines of physics and chemistry with the following topics: force, motion, e nergy, and matter.

    Biology Omega

    Course ID: S30207
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course meets the individual learning requirements of students in OMEGA by focusing on Recommended Prerequisite skills for the grade level Biology TEKS. The course may cover cell structure and function of systems in organisms, scientific, processes and basic concept of biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, taxonomy, botany, physiology, and zoology. Some variation in course content/emphasis may occur on campus depending on the individual learning needs of the students.

    Biology Access

    Course ID: S30208
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course meets the individual learning requirements of students in ACCESS by focusing on Recommended Prerequisite skills for the grade level Biology TEKS. The course may cover cell structure and function of systems in organisms, scientific, processes and basic concept of biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, taxonomy, botany, physiology, and zoology. Some variation in course content/emphasis may occur on campus depending on the individual learning needs of the students.

    Chemistry Omega

    Course ID: S30707
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course uses alternate Chemistry content to meet the individual learning requirements of students in OMEGA. Students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students study a variety of topics that include characteristics of matter, use of the Periodic Table, development of atomic theory and chemical bonding, chemical stoichiometry, gas laws, solution chemistr y, thermochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Students will investigate how chemistry is an integral part of our daily lives. Some variation in course content/emphasis may occur on campus depending on the individual learning needs of the students.

    Chemistry Access

    Course ID: S30708
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course uses alternate Chemistry content to meet the individual learning requirements of students in ACCESS. Students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students study a variety of topics that include characteristics of matter, use of the Periodic Table, development of atomic theory and chemical bonding, chemical stoichiometry, gas laws, solution chemist ry, thermochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Students will investigate how chemistry is an integral part of our daily lives. Some variation in course content/emphasis may occur on campus depending on the individual learning needs of the students.

    World Geography Omega

    Course ID: S40107
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9,10
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course meets the individual learning requirements of students in OMEGA by focusing on Recommended Prerequisite skills for the grade level World Geography TEKS. This course involves study of the interaction of people and cultures with their physical environment in the world¡¯s major areas: attention to the locations of natural resources, geographic boundaries, landforms, economic development, language, patterns of settlement, and the interaction of cultures and nations within the context of g lobal development. Activities use critical thinking skills and technology resources designed to assist students in recognizing how understanding events in World Geography will influence our country and our people. Some variation in course content/emphasis may occur on campus depending on the individual learning needs of the students.

    World Geography Access

    Course ID: S40108
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9,10
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course meets the individual learning requirements of students in ACCESS by focusing on Recommended Prerequisite skills for the grade level World Geography TEKS. This course involves study of the interaction of people and cultures with their physical environment in the world¡¯s major areas: attention to the locations of natural resources, geographic boundaries, landforms, economic development, language, patterns of settlement, and the interaction of cultures and nations within the context of global development. Activities use critical thinking skills and technology resources designed to assist students in recognizing how understanding events in World Geography will influence our country and our people. Some variation in course content/emphasis may occur on campus depending on the individual learning needs of the students.

    World History Omega

    Course ID: S40207
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 11-Oct
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course meets the individual learning requirements of students in OMEGA by focusing on Recommended Prerequisite skills for the grade level World History TEKS. The course focuses on historical development of human society from past to present times. Emphasis placed on major events, world leaders, economic and political institutions, technological innovations, and the philosophical and religious beliefs that have shaped the modern world. Some variation in course content/emphasis may occur on c ampus depending on the individual learning needs of the students.

    World History Access

    Course ID: S40208
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 11-Oct
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course meets the individual learning requirements of students in ACCESS by focusing on Recommended Prerequisite skills for the grade level World History TEKS. The course focuses on historical development of human society from past to present times. Emphasis placed on major events, world leaders, economic and political institutions, technological innovations, and the philosophical and religious beliefs that have shaped the modern world. Some variation in course content/emphasis may occur on campus depending on the individual learning needs of the students.

    United States History Omega

    Course ID: S40307
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course meets the individual learning requirements of students in OMEGA by focusing on Recommended Prerequisite skills for the grade level World History TEKS. The course focuses on historical development of human society from past to present times. Emphasis placed on major events, world leaders, economic and political institutions, technological innovations, and the philosophical and religious beliefs that have shaped the modern world. Some variation in course content/emphasis may occur on c ampus depending on the individual learning needs of the students.

    United States History Access

    Course ID: S40308
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course meets the individual learning requirements of students in ACCESS by focusing on Recommended Prerequisite skills for the grade level U.S. History TEKS. The course focuses on U.S. history from Reconstruction to the present. Students review and evaluate major themes and events in U.S. history, leaders, economic and political institutions, technological innovations, and the philosophies that affect the United States today. Some variation in course content/emphasis may occur on campus dep ending on the individual learning needs of the students.

    Government Omega/Economics Omega

    Course ID: S40407 S40507
    Credit: 0.5
    Grades: 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?Basic Government and Economics will enable the student in OMEGA to define their rights, privileges and responsibilities within the school, community, and employment settings. Concepts include voting, laws, and consequences of unlawful behavior, honesty, integrity, community volunteerism, rules, and regulations. Students are instructed on how to be productive and safe in a variety of community situations including employment. Students will become familiar with the basic concepts of personal respo nsibility related to employability and being a productive, contributing member of a business, community and/or organization. History studies will provide a survey of the history and development of our world¡¯s area and cultures with emphasis on social, cultural, economic, and political developments of the United States of America.

    Goverment Access & Economics Access

    Course ID: S40408 S40508
    Credit: 0.5
    Grades: 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Decision
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?Government and Economics Alternate courses will enable the student in ACCESS to define their rights, privileges and responsibilities within the school, community, and employment settings. Concepts include voting, laws, and consequences of unlawful behavior, honesty, integrity, community volunteerism, rules, and regulations. Students are instructed on how to be productive and safe in a variety of community situations including employment. Students will become familiar with the basic concepts of p ersonal responsibility related to employability and being a productive, contributing member of a business, community and/or organization. History studies will provide a survey of the history and development of our world¡¯s area and cultures with emphasis on social, cultural, economic, and political developments of the United States of America.

    Partner Physical Education

    Course ID: G72009
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS, SHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    :
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?Partner Physical Education is a success oriented physical education course for students with special needs and peer partners. This course can be taken for physical education credit or as an elective. Partner Physical Education will enhance the existing academic schedule by offering a class that includes students with and without disabilities working together to encourage physical activity while developing respect for one another. This course promotes physical activity, acquisition of individual lifetime wellness skills, team sports, and recreational activities while fostering relationships and developing leadership skills in the peer partners. The goals of Partner Physical Education course are (1) to meet the physical education requirement for the students with disabilities in an environment of support and partnership, to increase their social skills, create friendships, and build self-esteem, and (2) to meet the physical education requirement for the students without disabilities, to

    General Employability Skills

    Course ID: G02710
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : N/A
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This Career and Technology Education course will provide instruction in general employability skills as well as the pre-requisite skills for general employability. Employability skills are the skills and attitudes that allow employees to get along with their co-workers, make important work work-related decisions and become strong members of the work team. Discovering job possibilities that link skills, abilities, interests, values, needs and work environment preferences is an experiential lear ning process that takes place over time. This course is designed to guide students through learning these skills that can be transferable among a variety of jobs and careers and are considered essential in any employment situation. Students will learn and apply basic knowledge of what is expected in the world of work.

    Student ot Industry Connection

    Course ID: G02720
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Approval
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This Career and Technology course provides students with the opportunity to develop professional relationships with experienced individuals within the student's chosen program of study and to demonstrate necessary skills for an online virtual workplace. The central focus of this course is to prepare students to be 21st Century career ready through interaction with a seasoned workplace mentor. The course may include a work-based learning component. Instruction will support students with marketa ble skills attainment.

    Community Based Instruction

    Course ID: P3163H
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 12+
    Location: SHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Approval, High school completion
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course was designed to meet the Transition IEP goal in the area of Community Experiences. It is taught in a community setting and will support students' progress toward their individualized post-secondary goals as identified by the IEP and transition plan.

    Community Based Vocational Istruction

    Course ID: P3164H
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 12+
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS, SHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Approval, High school completion
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course is designed to meet the Transition IEP goal in the area of Employment. It is taught in a community setting and will support students' progress toward their individualized post-secondary goals as identified by the IEP and transition plan.

    Workplace Instruction

    Course ID: P3162H
    Credit: .5 or 1.0
    Grades: 12+
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS, SHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Approval, High school completion
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course prepares students to enter the workforce by facilitating progress in the IEP in the areas of communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Students will learn and practice job searching techniques, how to complete job applications based on the requirements of employers and role play job interviewing skills. Additionally, this course provides an opportunity for students to experience real-life work tasks in the community and/or in the classroom. Supervised job-shadowing de velops work-related ethics, social skills, and specific job skills as identified by the IEP

    Community Living

    Course ID: P3160H
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 12+
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS, SHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Approval, High school completion
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course provides individualized instruction for acquiring knowledge and skills about local government and community as well as citizenship responsibilities such as obeying laws, voting, and recycling,. Instruction will focus on social expectations in community settings that will facilitate progress in the IEP.

    Home Living

    Course ID: P3161S
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 12+
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS, SHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Approval, High school completion
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course provides individualized instruction for acquiring skills in and maintaining a residence including: managing personal living space, grocery shopping, budgeting, paying bills, and time management (developing hobbies and leisure activities). Instruction will focus on independent living skills that will facilitate progress in the IEP. This class can be repeated until a student meets graduation requirements or exceeds age eligibility for special eduacation services.

    Community Based Exploration and Training I and II

    Course ID: G31640
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 10, 11, 12+
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS, SHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Approval
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This double blocked course is based in the community and provides individualized instruction and support to facilitate the maintenance and generalization of acquired vocational skills identified in the IEP. Students will explore, sample and train in various occupational settings with a job coach. Workplace Practicum III can be repeated until a student meets graduation requirements or exceeds age eligibility for special Education services.

    School to Work Prep

    Course ID: G31610
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12+
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS, SHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Approval
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course provides classroom based individualized instruction as identified in the IEP in vocational skills including introduction to various occupations, specific tasks required for those occupations, and assessment of vocational apptitude and interests. School to Work Prep can be repeated until a student meets graduation requirements or exceeds age eligibility for special education services.

    Activities for Daily Living I & II

    Course ID: G31600
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12+
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS, SHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Approval
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?This course provides individualized instruction for acquiring skills for daily living including: nutrition, food preparation, safety and emergency procedures, and personal health issues (hygiene, grooming, dressing, and commuicating with healthcare professionals). Instruction will focus on independent living skills that facilitate progress in the IEP. ADL II can be repeated until a student meets graduation requirements or exceeds age eligibility for special education services.

    Navigating Life with Hearing Loss

    Course ID: G31650
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Location: HHS, RHS, BHS, SHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Special Education

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required
    : ARD Committee Approval
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description
    :?The purpose of this course is to provide the necessary information, resources, and opportunities that will empower students who are deaf or hard of hearing to effectively apply information and skills learned in educational, home, and community settings in order to facilitate achievement in secondary and post secondary environments. Areas to be addressed include audiology, hearing health, assistive technology, available support services and accomodations, communication, self-determination and adv ocacy, and deaf culture.

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