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The following courses are designed to provide students with disabilities with specialized instruction in English, math, social studies, science, and daily/community living. The courses are designed to meet the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students working on the Maryland High School Certificate.

Reading for Daily Living – 016413

This course is designed to assist students in the continued acquisition of literacy skills that encompass symbol recognition, concepts of print, features of text, sight word recognition, phonemic awareness, interpretation of informational text, and independent reading. The emphasis is on the functional application of skills in order to maximize independence in the home, school, and community.

COURSE NOTE: This course is only for students who will receive a Maryland High School Certificate.

• • GRADES: 9-12

  • PREREQUISITE: Approval of the Individualized Education Program Team is required.

Science for Daily Living – 040123

This course is designed to assist students in the continued acquisition of scientific skills that encompass the relationship of organisms to other organisms in their environment. They will study scientific skills, processes and concepts of Biology using modified text and materials. The emphasis is on the functional application of skills in order to maximize independence in the home, school, and community.

COURSE NOTE: This course is only for students who will receive a Maryland High School Certificate.

• • GRADES: 9-12

  • PREREQUISITE: Approval of the Individualized Education Program Team is required.

Life Skills – 167113

This course is designed to assist students in developing social skills, leisure skills, and functional daily living skills needed to function in the school, home and community. The areas may include self-expression, self-control, decision making, obeying rules, developing personal interests/relationships, health/safety practices, transition planning, personal needs and managing routines. The emphasis is on the functional application of skills in order to maximize independence for all students.

COURSE NOTE: This course is only for students who will receive a Maryland High School Certificate.

• • GRADES: 9-12

  • PREREQUISITE: Approval of the Individualized Education Program Team is required.

Adapted Physical Education – 071303

This course is designed to meet the unique physical needs of individuals with disabilities through an individualized program of developmental activities, exercises, games, rhythms, and sports. The emphasis is on the development of personal wellness and physical conditioning.

COURSE NOTE: This course is only for students who will receive a Maryland High School Certificate.

• • GRADES: 9-12

  • PREREQUISITE: Approval of the Individualized Education Program Team is required.

Individual Products and Services – 070103 (Tech Center program)

This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to develop occupational skills and career awareness by presenting practical and authentic, hands-on experiences. Students develop universal workplace habits and self-awareness that promotes vocational independence through meaningful and relevant workplace training. Students receive specific training in, but not limited to, product assembly and distribution, office skills, building maintenance tasks, workplace safety and problem solving, self-regulation, technical reading and math skills, and job-seeking skills. Through this skill development, students also increase his/her maturity in cooperation, team-work, communication, and decision-making.

COURSE NOTE: This course is only for students who will receive a Maryland High School Certificate.

• • GRADES: 11-12

  • PREREQUISITE: Approval of the Individualized Education Program Team is required.