Specialized Programs

Accelerated Program

Our Accelerated Program combines the strengths of the GEARS and GEM programs to offer a dynamic and enriching academic experience.

• The GEARS and GEM components—Gifted Education and Academic Resource Services and Gifted Education in Mathematics—provide targeted support and enrichment for gifted learners, fostering creativity, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Our programs challenge students to reach their full potential and prepare them for advanced academic opportunities and lifelong success.

Biology Honors (High School Course)

Biology 1 Honors is a high school-level class that encompasses a broad overview of the study of life, the origins of life, cellular structures, and the evolution of species. During each unit, students will establish a deep understanding of how all organisms are interrelated, connect what they learn in the classroom to the real world, and conduct experiments to further their knowledge

Geometry Honors (GEM 8) (High School Course)

The fundamental purpose of the Geometry Honors course is to formalize and extend students’ geometric experiences from the middle grades. Students explore more complex geometric situations and deepen their explanations of geometric relationships, moving towards formal mathematical arguments. The course stresses the ability to reason logically and to think critically, using spatial sense. Students will engage in activities that allow them to create geometric understanding of the world around them.  The units are Congruence, Proof, and Constructions; Similarity, Proof, and Trigonometry; Extending to Three Dimensions; Connecting Algebra and Geometry through Coordinates; and Circles.

VE Program

Our VE (Varying Exceptionalities) program is designed to provide Education to students with diverse learning needs and challenges, taught in General Education Standards through:

•  direct specialized instruction in Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science
•  direct specialized instruction in behavior and social skills
•  paraprofessional assistance for most of the academic time,
•  unique accommodations,
•  support facilitation services for independent and self-advocacy skills development,
•  small group classes (8-15)
•  participation in a variety of Electives classes (based on student’s interest), with paraprofessional support.

Dual certified teachers in General Education Academic Areas and Exceptional Student Education plan activities and provide instruction that promote academic, social, and emotional growth.

We offer a combination of specialized strategies, modified curriculum and inclusive practices for 6, 7, and 8 grade levels. We are the promotors of Multiple Intelligences Theory approach. Our educators differentiate instruction based on our students learning style (visual, tactile, auditory, and other senses) and believe that our students can reach the fullest potential in our program, while developing creativity, confidence, and independence… the pathway for success.

SVE Program

Our SVE (Specific Varied Exceptionalities) program is designed to provide education to students with severe and profound disabilities and taught in Access Points Standards.

Our Exceptional Student Education certified teachers promote development of academic, social, emotional, communication, and independent skills through:

• Small pupil to teacher ratio
• Paraprofessional continuous support
• Embedded Assistive technology
• Direct specialized instruction in all academic areas, behavior and independent skills
• Differentiated instruction
• Unique approach and curriculum
• Positive Behavior interventions
• Life skills development activities
• Unique accommodation and support

Our program is individualized and designed to help all our challenging and challenged students accomplish their unique goals, based on their abilities, strengths, needs, wants, and interests.

Band - Wind Ensemble (Full Year) - High School Credit Course

Wind Ensemble is a select ensemble designed for the student who has proven himself/herself to be one of the best musicians.  Students must show dedication to the band program and show a strong desire for learning and performing music.  Wind Ensemble will offer students many varied performance opportunities, as it is the main performing band of the school.  Students will continue their study of instrumental techniques, music theory, music history, and music appreciation.

Speech 1 (Full Year) – High School Credit - Application Required

Speech 1 is a high school level course designed to introduce students to public speaking, speech writing, research, performance strategies, organization, and competitive etiquette.  This course will increase students’ understanding of the communication process, help students develop confidence and poise, and enhance their abilities to speak and listen effectively.  Speech gives students the opportunity to express their ideas and prepares them for the demands of the real world.

Debate 1 (Full Year) – High School Credit – Application Required

Debate 1 is a high school level course designed to introduce students to the competitive Speech and Debate events of the National Speech and Debate Association.  Students will develop public speaking, writing, performance strategies, and organization.  This course will increase students’ understanding of the communication process, help students develop confidence and poise, and enhance their abilities to speak and listen effectively.  Students compete monthly at county tournaments.

Spanish I (Full Year) – High School Credit Class

This is a rigorous fast-paced introductory high school credit course.  Successful completion will fulfill your foreign language requirement for high school graduation provided Spanish II is taken the following year.

The purpose of the course is to enable students to acquire proficiency in Spanish through a communicative and cultural approach to language learning.  Emphasis is on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and on the acquisition of applied grammar.  Cross-cultural understanding, critical thinking and problem-solving skills are fostered. 

Spanish II (Full Year) - High School Credit Class

The class is conducted mainly in Spanish, and the student is expected to speak the target language.  The students will continue to make progress in the following areas: reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Introduction to Business and Leadership - High School Credit

This is an exciting computer science course that will introduce students to the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to start and operate a business from creating an idea to running the business. Students will learn the basics of advertising, marketing, social media marketing, finance, and the stock market.

Foundations of Web Design - High School Credit

This exciting course will introduce students to the foundations of computer science. Students will learn how to create a website using HTML & CSS and move on to creating apps and games using JavaScript while helping them develop leadership and teamwork skills. This will prepare students for the Microsoft Technology Associate Industry Certification in HTML & CSS.