Class Information

PERIOD 1/2: ESSENTIAL MATH
In Essential Math students are placed within the curriculum based on their current level and understanding of math concepts. The curriculum is based on Common Core Standards and Functional Math Skills. Each unit is broken into three levels to ensure that each student is able to access the curriculum.
 

PERIOD 3/4: ESSENTIAL READING & WRITING
In Essential Reading we focus on the Foundational Five of Reading: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary & Comprehension. We engage in direct instruction for Phonemic Awareness & Phonics. Then we use a Reading Curriculum that is based on Graphic Novels of various pieces of literature.
In Essential Writing we are working on sentence structure and mechanics of writing. The students also work on writing the three main types of writing: Narrative, Informational & Opinion.

PERIOD 5: Planning

PERIOD 6: SOCIAL SKILLS & LIFE SKILLS
In the Social Skills portion of this class students focus on the State Social & Emotional Learning Standards along with Executive Functioning Skills. For the Life Skills portion the students work on activities that help gain greater independence in school, home and the community.