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Curriculum Guide

Our MissionTo develop the skills and talents of all student through rigorous learning experiences, supportive relationships, and relevant real-life applications.

Dear Student and Parents/Guardians This guide serves as a planning tool as you make important decisions about future

academic and postsecondary goals. Included is information on graduation requirements, postsecondary transitions and

course descriptions.

We want your success in secondary education to be solidly based on your understanding of the scope and sequence of choices in the special education department. Selecting appropriate courses requires careful consideration. Schedule changes are made due to the individual students’ needs.

Explore new areas and consider a balanced program. Be sure you consult with your family and special education case manager to help you develop an educational plan that best meets your immediate and future goals. Carefully considered, informed choices ensure a successful school experience,

Spokane School District Special Education Contact Information:

Information Contact (509) 354-6336

Administration Assistant (509) 354-6322

Director: (509) 354-7929 or 354-6358

Special Education Welcome Packet

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Celebrating SuccessStudents are offered a wide variety of co-curricular and enrichment activities.

Career and technical education opportunities are available in Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Sciences, Technology Education, and Sports Medicine.

Career exploration opportunities are available in the College Career Center and Student Services/Counseling Center.

Case Manager InformationEach student served by an IEP will be assigned a case manager. A case manager will advise the student on school courses and credits throughout their four years at LCHS. They will also work on behalf of the student as school advocate.

Administration

Shawn JordanPrincipal

Mike MalsamAssistant Principal

Main Phone354-7000

Attendance Hotline354-6968

Business Office354-6988

www.lctigers.com

Communication is the key to every successful partnership, so we

welcome your personal visit, phone, or email. Please contact your child’s

case manager if you have any questions.

Direct Instruction / Resource Teachers

Jill NowakDepartment Head

354-6915JillN@spokaneschools.org

Room 005

Randy OttABLE Program

354-6911RandyO@spokaneschools.org

Room 011

Kenny EilmesDirect Instruction

354-6915KennyE@spokaneschools.org

Room 007

Natasha CarpenterEnglish Resource 9 & 11

Life Skills354-6939

NatashaC@spokaneschools.orgRoom 225

Kimberly ZumwaltEnglish Resource 10 Reading Resource

354-5681KimberlyZ@spokaneschools.org

Room 201

Dexter DavisEnglish Resource 11 / 12

Social Skills354-6957

DexterD@spokaneschools.orgRoom 225

Vickie HillMath Resource 9 / 10

354-3813VickieH@spokaneschools.org

Room 201

Tobin PhelpsMath Resource 11 / 12

Social Skills354-6978

TobinP@spokaneschools.orgRoom 227

Robert AdseroExtended Algebra

354-6979RobertA@spokaneschools.org

Room 227

Mike MullinMath Resource 9/10Check & Connect

MikeMU@spokaneschools.org354-7002Room 117

Stephen Shafer (Psychologist)SteveSh@spokaneschools.org

354-6952

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Special EducationCore Course Descriptions

English Resource 9 (2 semesters) 1.0 creditTeacher: Natasha Carpenter (NatashaC@spokaneschools.org / 354-6939)

This course concentrates on the fundamental language of reading, writing skills, conventions of written and oral language, research, and listening/speaking in an effort to build a foundation for student success in high school. Students practice both reading and writing as a process and perform an array of reading strategies as they work to become proficient in understanding and responding appropriately to a variety of texts. Students refine their reading comprehension skills through the study of fiction, literary nonfiction, poetry, drama, and informational test are sustained throughout the year. Students write for varied audiences and purposes and work to develop ideas, voice, word choice, fluency, and organization in their writing. In addition, students develop skills to enhance media literacy and technology competency.

English Resource 10 (2 semesters) 1.0 creditTeacher: Kimberly Zumwalt (KimberlyZ@spokaneschools.org / 354-5681)

This course emphasizes continuing development of oral language, grammar, and comprehension skills. In 10th grade English Resource, students will practice and improve writing by keeping a journal, writing different types of paragraphs, essays, and a research paper. Students will perform in-class writings of varied lengths along with creating pieces that are developed over time through implementation of the complete writing process. Students will also learn vocabulary words, including literary terms and Greek and Latin roots. In addition, students will review and identify parts of grammar when reading and writing. Reading strategies to improve comprehension and apply literary knowledge will be taught and used through short stories, poetry, novels, and local newspaper.

English Resource 11/12 (2 semesters) 1.0 creditTeacher: Dexter Davis (DexterD@spokaneschools.org / 354-5681)

11th and 12th grade English uses two texts such as Basic English Composition and English for the World at Work. The class is designed to help secondary upper class students develop practical writing skills. Basic English Composition majorly focuses on writing fluent sentences. Many students’ struggle with the basic reading and writing skills of English. This book focuses on sentence development so students experience success and are motivated to continue developing their writing mastery. English for the World at Work helps develop communication skills that are essential for deciding on a career, obtaining a job, and being prepared for life after high school. Activities and exercises in the book/class are designed to help expand individuals in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The class and the textbook are intended for secondary student who are planning to enter the working world soon after the have completed their high school experience.

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Math Resource 9/10 (2 semesters) 1.0 creditTeacher: Vickie Hill (VickieH@spokaneschools.org / 354-5681)Mike Mullin (MikeMu@spokaneschools.org / 354-7002)This math class prepares students to use math in daily life. We study intake and burning calories and how different foods and exercise affect our bodies. We figure area for painting walls or seeding lawns. Learning how to be a wise consumer is studied, for example, figuring unit cost, tax, discount, tips, price comparisons, and shopping list totals. There is a travel unit where map reading, figuring cost of gas, miles per gallon and miles traveled are explored. We also figure averages, probability or chance, order of operation, graphing data, and other math concepts.

Math Resource 11/12 (2 semesters) 1.0 creditTeacher: Tobin Phelps (TobinP@spokaneschools.org / 354-6978)

Math Resource 11/12 is designed for Juniors and Seniors who have a basic grasp of mathematical computation but require additional instruction for applying these skills as a wise consumer. Instruction is provided using a variety of realistic, consumer-oriented applications. These applications reinforce and extend students’ mastery of basic mathematics concepts. The program text is based on established research and learning theory. The instructional design is centered on the understanding that people learn and use new skills when they are presented with a real situation that demands a specific skill application. The skills are relevant, and students are motivated to learn. Each unit uses application activities to further relate these skills to the real world.

Extended Algebra (2 semesters) 1.0 creditTeacher: Bob Adsero (RobertA@spokaneschools.org / 354-6979)

This class is for students with math goals to prepare them for transition into mainstream Algebra 1 the following year. Students will work on pre-Algebra and Algebra basics necessary for success in the mainstream Algebra 1 course. Students will develop math skills dealing with real numbers, equations, inequalities, relations and functions, powers and roots, polynomials, linear functions, problems in two variables and rational expressions. There will be a high emphasis on problem-solving and real world applications.

Career Academic Preparation (CAPS) (2 semesters) 1.0 creditTeacher: ALL Resource Teachers

This two-semester class provides additional support to students in their effort to meet the standards of more rigorous and relevant general education courses. The class is designed to improve student study skills as well as learn the steps to develop both their academic and post-secondary goals through the curriculum Habits of Mind. Students will develop their time management, advocacy, and organizational skills. This class will give students’ extra time to work on lengthy assignments and quizzes/tests. Teachers in their core subjects will be communicating regarding their progress. Students should be prepared to bring assignments and/or homework form other courses to this class.

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Reading Resource (2 semesters) 1.0 creditTeacher: Kimberly Zumwalt (KimberlyZ@spokaneschools.org / 354-5681)

This course is designed for low level readers to learn and practice strategies to decode words, improve reading fluency and comprehension. The students will work in small groups with a volunteer “reading coach” using Direct Instruction. In addition, the students will record and monitor their progress, set specific reading goals for themselves and reflect on their learning.

Independent Living In the class, students are taught important skills to live independently. Students are taught

productive ways of coping with their emotions. They are also taught how their behavior affects others. The importance of a good first impression and job interviewing skills are learned and practiced. In addition, students learn what their personal rights and property rights are and how to respect the rights of others. Students also learn the difference between wants and needs and use that information to set financial goals. The students can then use their financial goals to develop a budget plan. Putting these skills into practice the students will benefit when they are living independently.

DigitoolsThis course gives students a chance to go beyond Microsoft Word Processing. Students learn MS

Excel from setting up the spreadsheet to putting in the formulas. MS Publisher is explored where students make calendars, cards, flyers, and more. PowerPoint presentations are created using all the tools available. MS Access is examined for setting up data records. The students go beyond the usual MS Word processing and learn how to set up tables, borders, graphics, special text effects and more. All of these skills are taught using MS Office 2007.

Elective Courses SDISpecial Education

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Foods & Nutrition(2 semesters 1.0 credit

Students work on basic cooking and kitchen skills in a highly supervised format and also gain knowledge on nutrition. Measuring, knife skills, kitchen safety and hygiene, following recipes, clean-up and many other cooking and serving skills are also taught.

Life Skills(2 semesters) 1.0 credit

This is a course to help special education students use self-knowledge, educational and career information to set and achieve postsecondary goals. The course emphasizes the job application process, interview skills, the employer, social skills, and practical consumer life skills. This course is intended to be a prerequisite for our Career & Technical Educational (CTE) courses, Career Focus, or Skill Center.

Career FocusThis program allows the student the opportunity to earn credits while working off campus. The work site must be pre-approved by the Career Focus Coordinator (Dave Jackson) and the student MUST have previously taken Life Skills or received approval from their case manager. For more information please go to www.lctigers.com click on Academics, then Business or speak with your case manager.

Spokane Area Professional Technical Skill Center4141 N. Regal StreetSpokane, WA 99207(509) 353-3363

Spokane Skills Center provides specialized, high quality professional/technical training as an extension of area high schools. Skill Center programs will assist students in developing skill competencies necessary for successful transition post-high school training and educational programs or direct employment. All career major specialty areas will assist students in securing work-based learning opportunities, and many Skill Center programs allow students to earn advanced standing in Community College programs.

Skill Center students attend three class periods (AM/PM) a

day at the center and complete the remainder of the day at their home school. Students must be 16 years old to attend and have acquired a minimum of 6 credits. Skill Center programs include courses in the following areas:

Automotive Technology

Broadcast Media Production

Collision Repair

Computer Game Programming & Web Development

Construction Technology

Cosmetology

Criminal Justice

Culinary Arts & Hospitality

Dental Careers

Fire Sciences

Medical & Nursing Careers

Multimedia Graphics & Printing Production

Pre-Law Enforcement Academy

Veterinary Technician Assisting

Welding Technology

(Before attending the Skill Center, students must receive approval from their case manager)

Contact: Tim Lorentz

354-7429 TimL@spokaneschools.org)

If you have any questions!

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High School Plan: Sample Academic Pathways

1st/2nd Semester

2-Year College/Technical School or Employment

1st/2nd Semester

4-Year College/University

English 9 / English 9 Resource (0.5 Credit) English 9 / English 9 Resource (0.5 Credit)

Extended Algebra / Math Resource 9/10 (0.5 Credit)

Algebra / Extended Algebra (0.5 Credit)

World History (0.5 Credit) World History (0.5 Credit)

Digitools SDI / Independent Living / CTE Class (0.5 Credit)

Physics / Chemistry (0.5 Credit)

Lifetime Fitness / Health (0.5 Credit) Lifetime Fitness / Health (0.5 Credit)

Structured Studies / Occupational Studies(0.5 Credit)

Structured Studies / Occupational Studies (0.5 Credit)

9th Grade Academic Plan

1st/2nd Semester

2-Year College/Technical School or Employment

1st/2nd Semester

4-Year College/University

English 10 / English 10 Resource (0.5 Credit) English 10 / English 10 Resource (0.5 Credit)

Algebra 1 / Math Resource 9/10 (0.5 Credit) Algebra 1 / Geometry (0.5 Credit)

Biology (0.5 Credit) Biology (0.5 Credit)

Life Skills / CTE Class (0.5 Credit) Elective (0.5 Credit)

Lifetime Fitness (0.5 Credit) Lifetime Fitness (0.5 Credit)

Structured Studies (0.5 Credit) Structured Studies (0.5 Credit)

10th Grade Academic Year *10th graders will be required to take the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE)

Some Classes may be substituted due to the student’s postsecondary/transitional outcomes.

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High School Plan: Sample Academic Pathways

1st/2nd Semester

2-Year College/Technical School or Employment

1st/2nd Semester

4-Year College/University

English 11 / English 11/12 Resource (0.5 Credit) English 11 (0.5 Credit)

Intermediate Math / Math Resource 11/12 (0.5 Credit)

(Higher Level Math) (0.5 Credit)

American Studies (0.5 Credit) American Studies (0.5 Credit)

Elective / Career Focus / Skill Center (0.5 Credit) Environmental Chemistry (0.5 Credit)

Elective / Career Focus / Skill Center (0.5 Credit) Foreign Language (0.5 Credit)

Elective / Career Focus / Skill Center / Structured Studies / Occupational Studies (0.5 Credit)

Elective / Structured Studies (0.5 Credit)

11th Grade Academic Plan

1st/2nd Semester

2-Year College/Technical School or Employment

1st/2nd Semester

4-Year College/University

English 12 / English 11/12 Resource (0.5 Credit) English 12 (0.5 Credit)

Intermediate Math / Math Resource 11/12 (0.5 Credit)

(Higher Level Math) (0.5 Credit)

CWA / Economics (0.5 Credit) CWA / Economics (0.5 Credit)

Elective / Career Focus / Skill Center (0.5 Credit) Foreign Language (0.5 Credit)

Elective / Career Focus / Skill Center (0.5 Credit) Elective / Structured Studies (0.5 Credit)

Elective / Career Focus / Skill Center (0.5 Credit) Elective / Structured Studies / Early Dismissal (0.5 Credit)

12th Grade Academic Year *Students will need to present their Culminating Project in April

Some Classes may be substituted due to the student’s postsecondary/transitional outcomes.

Special Education Welcome Packet

Welcome to the Lewis & Clark High School Special Education DepartmentEach student is encouraged to take advantage of the

wide variety of learning experiences that Lewis & Clark High School offers to enrich his/her education.Unless otherwise approved by the principal, students grades 9-11 must take a complete schedule of six classes each semester. Seniors must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 courses per semester.

Any off-campus courses for high school credit requires a counselor and case manager prior written approval.

Zero period offering are outside the normal school day. Any classes offered during these times will be noted in the course description handbook provided by Lewis & Clark High School. Students need to provide

their own transportation for zero hour period classes and extracurricular activities.

Occupational StudiesA credit recovery course is a shortened version of a regular education course. It teaches some of the same ideas, but it is limited in the

amount of practice activities and student-to-student interaction. Credit Retrieval are offered in English, math, science, social studies, health and leads towards a standard high school diploma.

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