Adaptive Physical Ed |
1 |
12-Sep |
None Required |
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in leisure and recreation skills to enable students with disabilities to function at their highest levels and participate effectively at home and in the community. |
Applied English I |
1 |
9 |
Special Diploma candidates with an active IEP |
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in knowledge in skills of English to enable students with disabilities to function at their highest levels and prepare to participate effective in post-school adult living and the world of work. |
Applied English II |
1 |
10 |
Special Diploma candidates who have successfully completed Applied English I with a 2.0 or higher |
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in knowledge in skills of English to enable students with disabilities to function at their highest levels and prepare to participate effective in post-school adult living and the world of work. |
Applied English III |
1 |
12-Nov |
Special Diploma candidates who have successfully completed Applied English I and II with a 2.0 or higher |
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in knowledge in skills of English to enable students with disabilities to function at their highest levels and prepare to participate effective in post-school adult living and the world of work. |
Applied Math I |
1 |
9 |
Special Diploma candidates with an active IEP |
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in math concepts and procedures to enable students with disabilities who are functioning at independent levels to prepare to participate effectively in post-school adult living and in the world of work. Skills include, numeration, measurement, money, time, computational skills, applications in personal life, and applications in the workplace. |
Applied Math II |
1 |
12-Oct |
Special Diploma candidates who have successfully completed Applied Math 1 with a 2.0 or better. |
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in math concepts and procedures to enable students with disabilities who are functioning at independent levels to prepare to participate effectively in post-school adult living and in the world of work. Skills include, number systems, number operations, and computation, measurement concepts, geometric concepts, and algebraic concepts. |
Applied Reading |
1 |
Special Diploma candidates with an active IEP |
Provides instruction in fundamental reading concepts and skills including word attack, comprehension, vocabulary, reading in workplace and leisure reading. |
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Applied Science I |
1 |
9 |
Special Diploma candidates with an active IEP |
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to provide a general knowledge of the concepts of life science, physical science, and earth science to enable students with disabilities to function at their highest levels and prepare to participate effectively in post-schools adult living and the world of work. |
Applied Science II |
1 |
12-Oct |
Special Diploma candidates who have successfully completed Applied Science I with a 2.0 or higher |
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to provide a general knowledge of the concepts of life science, physical science, and earth science to enable students with disabilities to function at their highest levels and prepare to participate effectively in post-schools adult living and the world of work. |
Applied Social Studies I |
1 |
9 |
Special Diploma candidates with active IEP |
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of history, geography, economics, and government to enable students with disabilities to function at their highest levels and prepare to participate effectively in post-school adult living and the world of work. |
Applied Social Studies II |
1 |
12-Oct |
Special Diploma candidates who have successfully completed Social Studies I with a 2.0 or higher |
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of history, geography, economics, and government to enable students with disabilities to function at their highest levels and prepare to participate effectively in post-school adult living and the world of work. |
Art 2D |
0.5 |
12-Sep |
None |
Survey of art techniques and use of a variety of art mediums. |
Basic Academic Skills |
1 |
12-Sep |
Special Diploma candidates with an active IEP |
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in academic concepts and skills to enable students who are functioning at supported levels to participate effectively in the community. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of academic skills as they relate to daily living tasks of personal life and the workplace. |
Basic Communication Skills |
1 |
12-Sep |
Special Diploma candidates with an active IEP |
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this couse is to provide instruction in expressive and receptive communication concepts and skills to enable students who are functioning at supported levels to participate effectively in the community. |
Basic Daily Living Skills |
1 |
12-Sep |
Special Diploma candidates with an active IEP |
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in personal and home skills to enable students functioning at supported levels to participate effectively at home and in the community. Skills include personal care, hygiene and grooming, and household tasks. |
Basic Reading Skills |
1 |
12-Sep |
Special Diploma candidates with an active IEP |
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in fundamental reading concepts and skills including word attack, comprehension, vocabulary, reading in the workplace, and leisure reading to enable students who are functioning at supported levels to participate effectively in the community. |
Career Education |
1 |
12-Oct |
Special Diploma candidates with an active IEP who are interested in participating in On or Off-campus work experience. Students must have completed Employability Skills prior to this course. |
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of preparations necessary for entering the world of work. Skills may include an emphases on job opportunities, social skills necessary for success, and personal interests. |
Disney Bridges |
3 |
12-Nov |
Special Diploma candidates with an active IEP who have successfully completed Employability Skills. Students must be at least 16 years of age |
Major Concepts/Content. The Disney Internship program provides students with disabilities an opportunity to work at Disney World, with a mentor, in a paid position not normally available to high school students. Students attend CCHS for three periods each morning, and are then transported to Disney to work for five hours each afternoon in entry-level positions. Three hours of credit can e earned. Further criteria is listed under Specialized Programs and Academies. |
Employability Skills |
0.5 |
12-Oct |
Special Diploma Candidates with an active IEP who are interested in participating in On or Off-campus work experience. |
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to provide students with disabilities knowledge about careers and skills necessary to identify career options; access community resources, and develop work related behaviors. |
Gifted Studies |
Multiple |
12-Sep |
Staffed as being gifted and an active IEP stating the need |
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to provide appropriately individualized curricula for students who are gifted. Skills may include higher order thinking skills, application of acquired knowledge, high-level communication, leadership, and self-awareness. |
Learning Strategies I |
1 |
9 |
Regular Diploma students with an active IEP indicating the need. This course is taken over a period of 2 semesters for a total of 1.0 credit. |
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to provide instruction that enables students with disabilities to acquire and use strategies and skills to enhance their independence as learners in educational and community settings.. |
Learning Strategies II |
1 |
10 |
Regular Diploma students with an active IEP indicating the need. This course is taken over a period of 2 semesters for a total of 1.0 credit. |
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to provide instruction that enables students with disabilities to acquire and use strategies and skills to enhance their independence as learners in educational and community settings.. |
Learning Strategies III |
1 |
12-Nov |
Regular Diploma students with an active IEP indicating the need. This course is taken over a period of 2 semesters for a total of 1.0 credit. |
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to provide instruction that enables students with disabilities to acquire and use strategies and skills to enhance their independence as learners in educational and community settings.. |
On-Campus Community Based Vocational Education |
1 |
12-Oct |
Special Diploma Candidates with an active IEP who have successfully completed Employability Skills and/or Career Ed. |
Major Concepts/Content. Students will learn employability skills while working various job opportunities on campus. |
Off-Campus Community Based Vocational Education |
Multiple |
12-Nov |
Special Diploma Candidates with an active IEP who have successfully completed Employability Skills and/or Career Ed. |
Major Concepts/Content. Students will learn employability skills at specific training sites through actual work experience off campus. Some of the sites may include Target, Wal-Mart, and SeaWorld. |
Principals of Clothing |
0.5 |
12-Sep |
None Required |
Major Concepts/Content. This course is designed to prepare the student to identify the characteristics of fibers, fabrics, and textiles, to interpret consumer protection laws related to clothing and textiles, and to construct garments. |
Sea World |
Multiple |
12-Nov |
Special Diploma candidates with an active IEP who have successfully completed Employability Skills. Students must be at least 16 years of age |
Major Concepts/Content. Students will learn employability skills through actual work experience off-campus at Sea World. Sea World provides students with disabilities an opportunity to work at Sea World, with a mentor, in a non-paid position in order to gain work experience. Students attend CCHS for three periods, and are then transported to Sea World where they work for 3 hours. Three hours of credit can be earned. |
Social Personal Skills |
0.5 |
12-Sep |
Special or Standard Diploma Candidates with an active IEP. (Standard Diploma students' with an active IEP indicating the need.) |
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to provide instruction related to environmental, interpersonal, and task-related behavior of students with disabilities. Some of the skills may include classroom behavior, conflilct resolution, responsibility, and problem solving. |