Courses
MILE Classes: Modified Instructional Learning Environment
Special Education MILE classes have been established to provide more restrictive, highly structured learning environments for students requiring intensive instruction. These classes parallel the regular high school classes, with modifications, and they carry regular high school credit. The classes are limited to either twelve or fifteen students.
MATH
PRE-ALGEBRA
Term: Full Year
This course reviews fundamental math skills, such as computational skills, fractions, percentages, decimals and word problems. Students receive instruction in ratios, graphing, elementary algebraic equations and signed numbers. After completing this course, students will be prepared to take Algebra I.
Term: Full Year
This course reviews fundamental math skills, such as computational skills, fractions, percentages, decimals and word problems. Students receive instruction in ratios, graphing, elementary algebraic equations and signed numbers. After completing this course, students will be prepared to take Algebra I.
Term: Full Year
ALGEBRA I**
Term: Full Year
This course is a modified version of Algebra I Plus. Students will explore topics in algebra, geometry, statistics, number sense, and measurement. Algebraic topics of study in this course include linear, quadratic, absolute value, piecewise and exponential functions. The New York State Algebra I Regents examination, a graduation requirement, will be completed in June. (Students will need a TI-83, TI-83+ or 84+ graphing calculator.)
FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL FINANCE
Term: Full Year
This course introduces the student to basic accounting and consumer mathematics. Topics covered develop practical skills and problem solving techniques required for post-secondary independence. This course is available to meet the third credit of the required three-unit math sequence.
SOCIAL STUDIES
GLOBAL HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY 1 AND 2 **
Term: Full Year
Grades 9, 10
Term: Full Year
Grades 9, 10
These courses are modified versions of the Social Studies Department’s Global I and Global II courses and cover similar topics. Students develop their analytical skills through the use of varied texts and direct instruction on how to thoroughly and accurately respond to formal writing prompts helps prepare students to take the New York State Regents exam at the end of Global II.
UNITED STATES HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT **
Term: Full Year
This course introduces students to basic concepts of American political, social, and diplomatic history. Writing skills are heavily emphasized. Direct instruction on how to thoroughly and accurately respond to formal writing prompts helps prepare students to take the New York State Regents exam.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH **
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Courses are modified to address multiple learning styles and various special education classifications, and are Regents level courses. Students work to improve skills such as critical thinking, reading analysis, writing mechanics, vocabulary building, etc. Students will use both fiction and non-fiction texts to improve reading skills. Students will have varied writing and presentation assignments to work on writing, organizing and speaking skills. Preparation for the New York State English Language Arts Regents in 11th grade is included.
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Courses are modified to address multiple learning styles and various special education classifications, and are Regents level courses. Students work to improve skills such as critical thinking, reading analysis, writing mechanics, vocabulary building, etc. Students will use both fiction and non-fiction texts to improve reading skills. Students will have varied writing and presentation assignments to work on writing, organizing and speaking skills. Preparation for the New York State English Language Arts Regents in 11th grade is included.
SCIENCE
LIVING ENVIRONMENT **
Term: Full Year
This course is a modified version of the Science Department’s Biology course. Students will cover the same topics as the general education class. Students will complete the necessary laboratory requirements set by New York State and students will be prepared to take the New York Stage Regents examination.
This course is a modified version of the Science Department’s Biology course. Students will cover the same topics as the general education class. Students will complete the necessary laboratory requirements set by New York State and students will be prepared to take the New York Stage Regents examination.
EARTH SCIENCE**
Term: Full Year
This course of a modified version of Earth Science. Students will cover the same topics as the general education class. This course introduces, by means of laboratory and problem-solving approaches, the physical concepts needed to understand meteorology, geology, astronomy and other sciences of the non-living environment. Students will complete the necessary laboratory requirements set by New York State and students will be prepared to take the New York State Regents exam.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE **
Term: Full Year
Grades: 11-12
This course is a supplement to the ecology section of the Living Environment course taken earlier in the student’s studies. Topics include all aspects related to the environment, resources, quality, and ethical issues. This course includes consideration of people and how they have influenced various aspects of the environment. It includes many aspects of Biology, and atmospheric sciences, human population dynamics, and an appreciation of the Earth and its natural resources.
* * This course approved by the NCAA
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