Special Education Department
STRIDE Program Courses
(Content-Area Courses Above are Included in GPA)
Consumer Math
SPE507/508/509/510 - 1.0 CREDIT - YEAR LONG - GRADES 9-12
Prerequisite:
- Permission of Department Chair
This course is designed to provide individualized instruction and intervention in functional math skills.
English Essentials
SPE515/516/517/518 - 1.0 CREDIT - YEAR LONG - GRADES 9-12
Prerequisite:
- Permission of Department Chair
This course will emphasize development of functional reading and writing skills. Using both specific programs and a variety of literary genre short stories and poetry will be studied to enhance reading comprehension, vocabulary development, critical thinking and written expression skills.
History Essentials
SPE519/520/521/522 - 1.0 CREDIT - YEAR LONG - GRADES 9-12
Prerequisite:
- Permission of Department Chair
This course is designed to expose students to current and historical issues and events. Through multi-media presentation the students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of their school, town, community and the world.
Science Essentials
SPE511/512/513/514 - 1.0 CREDIT - YEAR LONG - GRADES 9-12
Prerequisite:
- Permission of Department Chair
This course is designed to expose students to the major components and skills presented in the physical science, chemistry, physics, biology and technology science curriculum.
Life Skills
SPE503/504/505/506 - 1.0 CREDIT - YEAR LONG - GRADES 9-12
Prerequisite:
- Permission of Department Chair
This course is designed to strengthen independence in functional/life skills to include the areas of independent living, self-advocacy, social skills, self-care, money management, and navigating public transportation. Students in this course also may enroll in the following:
Pre-Vocational Readiness Skills and Studies
SPE404 - 1.0 CREDIT - YEAR LONG - GRADES 9-12
Prerequisite:
- Permission of Department Chair
This course is designed to strengthen the areas of vocational and social skills in the workplace and community. Course work will include resume writing, job application, assistive technology, and computer skills. Students in this class may transition to a post-secondary adult educational program.
School to Work Internship
SPE601 - 1.0 CREDIT - YEAR LONG - GRADES 11-12 & PG
Prerequisite:
- Permission of Department Chair
This course provides students taking part in the WHS Lifeskills/Pre-Vocational program with continued instruction of basic job-related skills and tasks that can occur within the high school setting. Such skills include clerical and office tasks, food-industry skills or retail skills. Students will learn how independently follow and complete completion checklist for various job related tasks. In addition, all students will gain important social skills in relation to working collaboratively as a team and the importance of clear communication when in a workplace.
School to Work Externship
SPE405 - 1.0 CREDIT - YEAR LONG - GRADE 12 & PG
Prerequisite:
- Permission of Department Chair
This course provides students taking part in the WHS Lifeskills/Pre-Vocational program with an understanding of basic job-related skills and tasks that can occur both at high school and in the community. Such skills include those needed to be successful in potential job sites including retail, office, food or hospitality settings. Students will learn to independently follow and complete a checklist for various job related tasks via daily hands-on, supervised training. In addition, all students will gain important social skills in relation to working collaboratively as a team and the importance of clear communication in the workplace.