Special Education

XC Communicating - 06610

Grades: 10, 11, 12 Length: 1 Semester Credits: 1/2

Description: The course will focus on studying different aspects of oral communication through class activities and projects. These activities are designed to develop student’s personal goals, acquisition of self‐ assurance, and the understanding of purposes and methods of effective communication.

SE Job‐O - 06880

Grades: 10, 11, 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 1

Prerequisite: Age 16 or older

Description: This course is taken in conjunction with Special Education Work Experience. Students enrolled in this course are generally also receiving credit for the on‐job‐training. Classroom topics include mock interview situations, completing job applications, reading paycheck stubs, figuring tax forms and reductions, vocabulary pertaining to the working world, interest inventories, reading and answering part‐time and full‐time classified ads, sample application letters, personal grooming, and work habits. SE work experience credit for on the job training. It is recommended to have a teacher referral to take this course.

XC Algebra 1 Concepts B - 06455

Grades: 10, 11, 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 1

Prerequisite: XC Algebra 1 Concepts A

Description: Students will be presented with the second half of the Algebra 1 curriculum. Topics are aligned with Common Core standards and include laws of exponents, polynomials and factoring, and quadratic equations and their functions.

XC Geometry Concepts - 06440

Grades: 10, 11, 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 1

Description: This course introduces a variety of new geometric concepts and vocabulary while incorporating prior algebraic knowledge. Students will learn the basic tools of geometry that will be used throughout the course. Students will work with the properties of lines, including parallel and perpendicular, triangles, quadrilaterals similarity, right angle trigonometry, transformations, and circles. Students will practice problem-solving techniques with a variety of real world problems. Stress will be placed upon the Common Core standards, the importance of students being able to use precise mathematical terminology, and the importance of being able to use both exact measures and rational approximations.

XC American Government – 06590

Grades: 11, 12 Length: 1 Semester Credits: 1/2

Description: This course is a one semester course that is offered to juniors and seniors; it is required for graduation. The content of the course includes the study of early forms of government, the impact of political parties, and the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of our national and state governments. Other topics covered include the requirements for voting in Illinois and duties and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. Students will be required to pass the Illinois and Federal Constitution tests.

XC U.S. History B – 06580

Grades: 11, 12 Length: 1 Semester Credits: 1/2

Description: This required class covers the social, political, and economic history of the United States from 1900 through the Vietnam War.

XC Biology – 06530

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 1

Description: This course will introduce students to biological vocabulary and concepts such as the study of atoms, cells, heredity, bacteria, animal behavior, and plants. This course will include classroom projects as part of practice activities and assessment of science skills.

XC Consumer Education – 06340

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: 1 Semester Credits: 1/2

Description: Special Education students will be introduced to and discuss money management, various types of insurance, banking practices, and consumer protection. The course introduces the students to advertising, housing, transportation, clothing, nutrition, and comparison shopping skills. 9th graders will be offered this course only if there is availability. Priority is given to 10, 11, and 12th grade students.

XC Health – 06420

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: 1 Semester Credits: 1/2

Description: This course will cover four components of health: Intellectual health, Emotional health, Physical health, and Social health; Units covered are Health and Wellness and Your Body, Drugs, and Diseases and Disorders. 9th graders will be offered this course only if there is availability. Priority is given to 10, 11, and 12th grade students.

XC Reading Lab - 06515

Grades: 9, 10 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 1

Description: Reading Lab consists of small group instruction, which focuses on comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills. Skills taught in the class are reinforced individually on a computer based program.

XC IPS – 06520

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 1

Description: The subject matter in this course will examine topics in general Physical Science and Chemistry. Lecture presentations, group and individualized projects and reports, videos, vocabulary, hands on activities, and current events will be used to assist students in understanding the information presented. Math and Algebra as well as graphing are used to reinforce topics presented. First semester is an introduction to Physical Science, and the second semester is an introduction to Chemistry.

XC Tech Prep English 4 – 06372

Grades: 11, 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 1

Description: For reading comprehension, students will be given short stories and chapter books to read as a group. After reading chapter books, student assessments will include: Supporting Details, Main Ideas, Vocabulary, Conclusion, and Short Answers. For written expression, students will have an ongoing practice with the 8 parts of speech. After each section, students will practice writing exercises to help strengthen their understanding of terms and their meanings. Students will read short stories, do journaling, and research papers to write. Students will be given a new vocabulary word daily with their bell ringer. Students will practice writing sentences using the words correctly.