SPECIAL
EDUCATION
Special
Education programs are available to students who have been identified by the
school as having a disabling condition that significantly interferes with
educational achievement. To be eligible for special education services and
classes, a student must have a complete Case Study Evaluation which identifies
a disability according to Federal, State and local regulations and an Individual
Education Plan which prescribes specific services and programs. To initiate
the process to determine if a student is eligible for special education services,
contact your guidance counselor and request that your child’s learning
be reviewed by our problem-solving team.
ALTERNATIVE
EDUCATION PROGRAM (AEP)
The
Alternative Education Program (AEP) is a self-contained learning experience
for students with social and emotional disabilities who require a highly structured
classroom with supervision and instruction provided by one teacher. Students
are recommended for the AEP at an MDC or IEP conference. In addition to six
academic courses per semester, this program provides therapeutic services,
social skills development, post-high school planning, work-study opportunities
and special transportation to and from school. A behavior management level
system is used to encourage responsible academic behavior. As students progress
to the higher levels, they are eligible for less direct supervision and courses
out of the AEP classroom.
ALTERNATIVE
ENGLISH 1-2 and 3-4 - 9336/9339
Prerequisite:
IEP Conference Recommendation.
Alt. English
1-2 fulfills Freshman and Sophomore English requirements. Students study basic
elements of a variety of literary genres and develop skills in composition,
word processing, library research and oral presentations. Alt. English 3-4
meets Junior and Senior English requirements and continues to improve upon
and enhance skills through analysis, discussion and composition. Materials
are selected which lend themselves to exploration of issues such as adolescent
development, multiculturalism and developing a social perspective.
ALTERNATIVE CONSUMER
MATH 1-2 and 3-4 - 9856/9859
Prerequisite:
IEP Conference Recommendation.
This course
is designed to develop practical math skills.Topics may include personal money
management, budgeting, banking services, income taxes, insurance, installment
buying and credit. Basic computation, calculator applications, fractions and
percentages will be taught within the context of the consumer topics. This
course may be repeated for credit as determined by a student's IEP. Two semesters
will fulfill the math and consumer education graduation requirements.
ALTERNATIVE PRE-ALGEBRA
1-2 and 3-4 - 9096/9099
Prerequisite:
IEP Conference Recommendation.
This course
develops the fundamental skill of arithmetic and introduces basic algebraic
concepts. The course may be repeated for credit as determined by a student's
IEP.
ALTERNATIVE
ALGEBRA 1-2 and 3-4 - 9936/9939
Prerequisite:
IEP Conference Recommendation.
This course
provides a foundation in basic algebra. Topics covered will include simplification
of algebraic expressions, factoring, solutions to equations and inequalities,
graphing and general problem solving. This course may be repeated for credit
as determined by a student's IEP.
ALTERNATIVE
GEOMETRY 1-2 and 3-4 - 9126/9129
Prerequisite:
Algebra 1-2 or Individualized Algebra 1-2 and IEP conference recommendation.
This course
introduces students to the concepts, vocabulary and symbols of basic geometry.
Included in the course is the study of points, lines, angles, theorems and
proofs and constructions. This course may be repeated for credit as determined
by a student's IEP.
ALTERNATIVE
SCIENCE 1-2 and 3-4 - 9589/9596
Prerequisite:
IEP Conference Recommendation.
Alternative
Science 1-2 involves the study of biology and chemistry. Topics such as heredity,
the human body and ecology are covered in the biology unit in semester 1.
Alternative Science 1 meets the graduation requirement for health. Semester
2 topics focus on properties of matter, atoms and molecules, chemical and
nuclear reactions. Alternative Science 3-4 covers physics and earth science.
Topics studied in the physics unit are motion and force, energy, electricity
and magnetism. The ecology unit examines earth materials, the earth's changing
crust, weather, oceans and astronomy. The course activities include textbook
study, lecture/note taking, and lab experiences. Alternative Science 3-4 may
be repeated for credit as determined by a student's IEP.
ALTERNATIVE WORLD HISTORY
1-2 AND 3-4 - 9506/9509
Prerequisite:
IEP Conference Recommendation.
This course
examines the development of civilizations from early man through the modern
era. The classical civilizations of Rome, Greece, China, Africa and India
are explored in Alternative World History 1-2.The topics in World History
3-4 vary but may include Christian and Islamic civilizations, the European
Renaissance and the early modern era in Asia, Europe and the west. Activities
are multisensory with emphasis on discussion and library research. Alternative
World History 3-4 may be repeated for credit as determined by a student's
IEP. This course fulfills a social studies requirement.
ALTERNATIVE
U.S. HISTORY 1-2 - 9206
Prerequisite:
IEP Conference Recommendation.
This course
meets the U.S. History graduation requirement. It offers a study of our nation's
history with major concentration centered on the time span between the American
Revolution and the present. The U.S. and Illinois constitutions are studied
and students take the required constitution tests in the first semester of
this course. Other topics may include slavery, branches of government and
Native Americans. Activities focus on text book reading, lec-ture/note taking,
discussion and multi-format tests and projects.
ALTERNATIVE GEOGRAPHY
AND WORLD AFFAIRS - 9476
Prerequisite:
IEP Conference Recommendation.
This course
develops basic map skills, graph reading and group discussion skills. Topics
include cultural, physical and political geography. Current cultural and political
events are integrated with the study of different geographic areas. This is
a discussion based course with individual and group projects and papers. This
course fulfills a social studies requirement.
ALTERNATIVE
SOCIOLOGY 1-2 - 9656
Prerequisite:
IEP Conference Recommendation.
This course
studies the behavior of people in groups. Human development is analyzed from
birth through death. Emphasis is given to importance of family and friends
in understanding how a person fits into society. Major units of study include
gender roles, self-concept, and current social problems. Class activities
include discussion, group and individual projects, and library research.This
course fulfills a social studies requirement.
ALTERNATIVE
FINE ARTS 1-2 and 3-4 - 9776/9779
Prerequisite:
IEP Conference Recommendation.
Alternative
Fine Arts 1-2 introduces students to various areas of the fine arts. Projects
are designed to stimulate development of basic ideas, concepts and skills
of design, non-verbal expression, and creativity. Appreciation and historical
perspectives on visual arts and music are also part of the curriculum. Interdisciplinary
coordination with English and Social Studies projects will be used where appropriate.
One semester of this course fulfills the fine arts
graduation requirement. Additional fulfill elective credits. The course may
be repeated for credit as determined by the student's IEP.
ALTERNATIVE
CONSUMER ECONOMICS 1 - 9414
Prerequisite:
IEP Conference Recommendation.
This one
semester course fulfills the graduation requirement in consumer education.
It focuses on the development of skills, concepts and understandings required
for everyday living. Topics included are economic models, comparison of various
American economic theories, development of a personal budget, the area of
spending, advertising, and sources of consumer information. Activities include
lecture, discussion, group and individual projects.
ALTERNATIVE PHYSICAL
EDUCATION 1-2 and 3-4 - 6063/6073
Prerequisite:
IEP Conference Recommendation.
Physical
education instruction and activities are modified to motivate and encourage
student participation in activities which increase cardiovascular functioning,
developing a personal fitness plan and increasing skills and awareness of
a variety of physical and recreational activities.This course fulfills
P.E. graduation
requirements and may be repeated for credit as determined by a student's IEP.
ALTERNATIVE
STUDY HALL - 9039
Prerequisite:
IEP Conference Recommendation.
This supervised
study period is a non-credit course which provides individualized assistance
within the Alternative Education Program. It is suggested that students who
are on Level 2 and taking mainstream courses consider this resource to help
with homework completion or test preparation.
