Special Education: 8th Grade Course Options

Access to special education courses is determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee and is based on the student鈥檚 Individual Education Program (IEP).

CORE ACADEMIC CLASSES

ENGLISH 8 READING IMP/LA 8 MATH 8 SOCIAL STUDIES 8 SCIENCE 8
SP8100 PC SP8850 AC SP8110 PC SP8141 PV SP8142 PV
SP8860 AC SP7900 AC SP7940 AC

ELECTIVES

AC ELECTIVES PRE VOCATIONAL AWARENESS SOCIAL SKILLS / LIFE MANAGEMENT AI,VI SUPPORT
SP8900 ELECTIVE SP8130 PV SP8553 SEAS SP7170 VI Supp
7-8
SP8870 AC SP8880 ABLE SP7180 VI Ad Sk
7-8
SP7960 AI Supp
7-8

PC English

This modified course integrates oral and written conventions, listening and speaking skills, and composition, and integrates the study of literature, reading analysis and response, vocabulary development, media literacy, listening and speaking skills and research. It develops and strengthens speaking and writing skills through both oral and written practice, including the integration of grammar and spelling skills within the writing process. Writing skills are developed through the use of mentor texts and through writing instruction that addresses a variety of genres. Access to this course is determined by the ARD committee and is based on a student鈥檚 IEP.

Course Number: SP8100

Grade Placement: Grade 8

AC Reading/Language Arts

This alternate course provides instruction for acquiring prerequisite skills in reading, writing, listening, following directions, communicating needs, and basic computer literacy skills. Access to this course is determined by the ARD committee and is based on a student鈥檚 IEP.

Course Number: SP8850

Grade Placement: Grade 7, Grade 8

AC Math

This alternate course provides instruction for acquiring prerequisite skills and functional math for everyday living. These skills include problem solving, calculator usage, money/time/measurement skills and concepts, and basic computational skills. Access to this course is determined by the ARD committee and is based on a student鈥檚 IEP.

Course Number: SP8860

Grade Placement: Grade 7, Grade 8

PC Math

This modified course integrates oral and written conventions, listening and speaking skills, and composition, and integrates the study of literature, reading analysis and response, vocabulary development, media literacy, listening and speaking skills and research. It develops and strengthens speaking and writing skills through both oral and written practice, including the integration of grammar and spelling skills within the writing process. Writing skills are developed through the use of mentor texts and through writing instruction that addresses a variety of genres. Access to this course is determined by the ARD committee and is based on a student鈥檚 IEP.

Course Number: SP8100

Grade Placement: Grade 8

AC Social Studies

This alternate course teaches prerequisite skills in the area of social studies. Access to this course is determined by the ARD committee and is based on a student鈥檚 IEP.

Course Number: SP7900

Grade Placement: Grade 7, Grade 8

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Social Studies

In this modified course students study the history of the United States from the early colonial period through Reconstruction. The content includes the political, economic and social events and issues related to the colonial and revolutionary eras, the creation and ratification of the U. S. Constitution, challenges of the early Republic, westward expansion, sectionalism, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Students describe the physical characteristics of the United States and their impact on population distribution and settlement patterns. They analyze economic factors, the development of the free enterprise system, and American principles and beliefs. Students develop critical thinking skills using a variety of primary and secondary sources. Access to this course is determined by the ARD committee and is based on a student鈥檚 IEP. This course is for students in the RDSPD program.

Course Number: SP8120DH

Grade Placement: Grade 8

PC Social Studies

In this modified course students study the history of the United States from the early colonial period through Reconstruction. The content includes the political, economic and social events and issues related to the colonial and revolutionary eras, the creation and ratification of the U. S. Constitution, challenges of the early Republic, westward expansion, sectionalism, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Students describe the physical characteristics of the United States and their impact on population distribution and settlement patterns. They analyze economic factors, the development of the free enterprise system, and American principles and beliefs. Students develop critical thinking skills using a variety of primary and secondary sources. Access to this course is determined by the ARD committee and is based on a student鈥檚 IEP.

Course Number: SP8120

Grade Placement: Grade 8

PV Social Studies

In this modified course students study the history of the United States from the early colonial period through Reconstruction. The content includes the political, economic and social events and issues related to the colonial and revolutionary eras, the creation and ratification of the U. S. Constitution, challenges of the early Republic, westward expansion, sectionalism, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Students describe the physical characteristics of the United States and their impact on population distribution and settlement patterns. They analyze economic factors, the development of the free enterprise system, and American principles and beliefs. Students develop critical thinking skills using a variety of primary and secondary sources. Access to this course is determined by the ARD committee and is based on a student鈥檚 IEP.

Course Number: SP8141

Grade Placement: Grade 8

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Science

This modified science course is interdisciplinary in nature; however, much of the content focus is on Earth and space science. Topics include; matter and energy; force, motion, and energy; Earth and space and: organisms and environments. The student, for at least 40% of the instructional time, conducts laboratory and field investigations following safety procedures and environmentally appropriate and ethical practices. This course is for students in the RDSPD program.

Course Number: SP8121DH

Grade Placement: Grade 8

PC Science

This modified science course is interdisciplinary in nature; however, much of the content focus is on Earth and space science. Topics include; matter and energy; force, motion, and energy; Earth and space and: organisms and environments. The student, for at least 40% of the instructional time, conducts laboratory and field investigations following safety procedures and environmentally appropriate and ethical practices.

Course Number: SP8121

Grade Placement: Grade 8

PV Science

This modified science course is interdisciplinary in nature; however, much of the content focus is on Earth and space science. Topics include; matter and energy; force, motion, and energy; Earth and space and: organisms and environments. The student, for at least 40% of the instructional time, conducts laboratory and field investigations following safety procedures and environmentally appropriate and ethical practices.

Access to this course is determined by the ARD Committee and is base on a student鈥檚 IEP.

Course Number: SP8142

Grade Placement: Grade 8

AC Science

This alternate course provides instruction for acquiring functional skills in reading, writing, listening, following directions, communicating needs, and basic computer literacy skills. Access to this course is determined by the ARD committee and is based on a student鈥檚 IEP.

Course Number: SP8850

Grade Placement: Grade 7, Grade 8

Evidence – Based Dyslexia Instruction

Evidence-based dyslexia instruction is available only for students with dyslexia who are served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This instruction adheres to the critical components outlined in the Texas Dyslexia Handbook, offering multisensory structured literacy instruction. It is explicit, systematic, and intentional in its approach. Students will participate in this course for 5 days a week for 45 minutes each day. Enrollment in this non-graded reading elective requires students to forgo one elective, and parents must be informed. Approval from the district’s Section 504/Dyslexia Coordinator is required for the selection of this course code.

*A course code is not required if the campus schedules this course during intervention/enrichment (I/E) or advisory.

Course Number: MTAT 08

Grade Placement: Grade 8

AC Elective Daily Living

The course curriculum is identified each year. It may include adult daily living, vocational skills/college and career readiness and planning (health care, personal hygiene, home management and safety, community access, etc.). Access to the this course is determined by the ARD committee and is based on a student鈥檚 IEP.

Course Number: SP8900

Grade Placement: Grade 7, Grade 8

AC Elective Vocational

The course curriculum is identified each year. It may include leisure/recreational skills and fine arts (art, music, cooking, eating, nutrition, etc). Access to the this course is determined by the ARD committee and is based on a student鈥檚 IEP.

Course Number: SP8901

Grade Placement: Grade 7, Grade 8

PV Prevocational Awareness

This course provides instruction and training to assist students in gaining critical workplace skills, increase adaptive behavior skills needed for gainful employment and increase citizenry participation in order to successfully transition to high school and postsecondary life. Access to this course is determined by the ARD committee and is based on a student鈥檚 IEP.

Course Number: SP8130

Grade Placement: Grade 8

AC Prevocational Awareness

This course provides instruction for beginning vocational skills including basic production and assembly skills, cooperative work skills and generalized employability skills. Campus jobs are included. Access to this course is determined by the ARD committee and is based on a student鈥檚 IEP.

Course Number: SP8870

Grade Placement: Grade 7, Grade 8

SEAS Life Management

This course provides direct teaching, training and reinforcement of specific skill 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. Access to this course is determined by the ARD committee and is based on a student鈥檚 IEP.

Course Number: SP8553

Grade Placement: Grade 7, Grade 8

ABLE Life Management

This course provides direct teaching, training and reinforcement of specific skill 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. Access to this course is determined by the ARD committee and is based on a student鈥檚 IEP.

Course Number: SP8880

Grade Placement: Grade 7, Grade 8

VI Support

This course is designed to provide instruction in the extended core curriculum and/or student skills for students with a vision impairment. Access to this course is determined by the ARD committee and is based on a student鈥檚 IEP.

Prerequisites: SP7170

Course Number:

Grade Placement: Grade 7, Grade 8

VI Adaptive Skills

This course is designed to provide instruction on adaptive skills for students with a vision impairment. Access to this course is determined by the ARD committee and is based on a student鈥檚 IEP.

Course Number: SP7180

Grade Placement: Grade 7, Grade 8

AI Support

This course is designed to provide instruction on adaptive and/or study skills for students with auditory impairments. Access to this course is determined by the ARD committee and is based on a student鈥檚 IEP.

Course Number: SP7960

Grade Placement: Grade 7, Grade 8