Grade 11
The emphasis of Advanced Chinese III is the strengthening of the three modes of communication. The Advanced Chinese III student will read and discuss a variety of cultural and literary selections. A more sophisticated use of Chinese will be fostered through writing and conversational opportunities. Advanced Level III students are expected to reach a proficiency…
Read More about Advanced Chinese III.The Advanced Chinese IV course will expand on the student’s intermediate proficiency skills and language development with cultural references. Students will cultivate and demonstrate proficiency in reading through texts, fiction, and nonfiction, listening competence through formal and informal conversational exchanges, and writing proficiency through the use of descriptive, expository, and persuasive approach. At the end…
Read More about Advanced Chinese IV.This course will provide the necessary information, resources, and opportunities to empower students who are deaf or hard of hearing to effectively apply information and skills learned in educational, home and community settings in order to facilitate achievement in secondary and post-secondary environments. Location: Bowie Only
Read More about Navigating Life With Hearing Loss.These courses provide direct teaching, training, and reinforcement of specific skills needed for social emotional competencies. Lessons and materials focus on developing the interpersonal social, emotional, communication, and problem-solving skills needed for students to make progress in the IEP.
Read More about Life Management.This course provides classroom based individualized instruction as identified in the IEP in vocational skills including introduction to various occupations, specific tasks required for those occupations, and assessment of vocational aptitude and interests. School to Work Prep can be repeated until a student meets graduation requirements or exceeds age eligibility for special education services.
Read More about School to Work Prep.This course provides individualized instruction as identified in the IEP in mobility within the neighborhood community via written instructions and maps. Use of neighborhood resources such as the post office, bank, library, recycling plant, and local stores will also be explored. Neighborhood Experiences can be repeated until a student meets graduation requirements or exceeds age…
Read More about Neighborhood Experiences.This double blocked course is based in the community and provides individualized instruction and support to facilitate the maintenance and generalization of acquired vocational skills identified in the IEP. Students will explore, sample and train in various occupational settings with a job coach.
Read More about Community Based Exploration and Training I.This double blocked course is based in the community and provides individualized instruction and support to facilitate the maintenance and generalization of acquired vocational skills identified in the IEP. Students will explore, sample and train in various occupational settings with a job coach. CBET II can be repeated until a student meets graduation requirements or…
Read More about Community Based Exploration and Training II.These courses assess students’ interests and aptitudes while assisting them to obtain employment. Students are also provided an opportunity to research a variety of career options based on their individual interests and aptitudes. The primary focus is on obtaining employment and developing a career portfolio.
Read More about Community Transition I & II.Students combine classroom instruction and employability skills learned to be prepared for success in the workplace. Students are taught job-specific skills applicable to their vocational training, job interview techniques, communication skills, financial and budget skills.
Read More about Career Prep I & II VAC.