A year-long mathematics course enabling students to explore mathematical topics of interest. These courses may be offered in place of grade-level specific mathematics courses when a homeroom has mixed grade levels.

A year-long science course, often conducted with instructors as mentors, enables students to explore scientific topics of interest using advanced methods of scientific inquiry and experimentation. These courses may be offered in place of grade- level specific science courses when a homeroom has mixed grade levels.

Only schedule non-MiCI students in this course. A basic physical education course focused on fitness, conditioning, individual sports skills, and seasonal sports. This course includes the development of basic movement skills through instruction in a variety of physical activities. This course is modified to fit the needs of students who may require adaptations per their individualized educational plan. \*\*\*Schedule Mild Cognitive Impairment (MiCI) program students in Essentials Functional Independence Adapted Physical Ed (Gr K–8) (PP039GDYA).

Only schedule non-MiCI students in this course. Essentials Art (Gr K–8) will cover the same content as Art with the following distinctions: In Essentials Art (Gr K–8) instruction is delivered to a student with an IEP who requires significant curricular modifications and accommodations, and the IEP Team has determined the ESE setting is the least restrictive environment for this course. Instruction is provided in an individualized or small group setting. Individual needs are supported by the student's IEP and geared for students working at functional, supported, or participation level. This course focuses on student understanding and differentiation models that support various learning styles. This course is part of a course of study leading to a Certificate of Completion. \*\*\*Schedule Mild Cognitive Impairment (MiCI) program students in Essentials Functional Art (Gr K–8) (PA189GDYA).

Only schedule Mild Cognitive Impairment (MiCI) program students in this course. Essentials Adaptive Physical Education (K–2) courses will cover the same content as Physical Education, emphasizing fundamental movement skills, body awareness and control, safety, and the enjoyment of physical activity. Essentials Adaptive Physical Education (K–2) has the following distinctions as compared to Physical Education: instruction is significantly modified to meet the needs of students who require adaptive physical education as directly related to their identified disability per the Individualized Education Plan; and the least restrictive environment for this course was determined by the IEP Team to be an ESE setting.

Only schedule Mild Cognitive Impairment (MiCI) program students in this course. Essentials Adaptive Physical Education (Gr 3–8) courses will cover the same content as Physical Education, emphasizing fundamental movement skills, body awareness & control, safety, and the enjoyment of physical activity. Essentials Adaptive Physical Education (3–8) has the following distinctions as compared to Physical Education: instruction is significantly modified to meet the needs of students who require adaptive physical education as directly related to their identified disability per the Individualized Education Plan; and the least restrictive environment for this course was determined by the IEP Team to be an ESE setting.

Only schedule non-MiCI students in this course. The Homeroom course (Gr K–8) is where students have their first gathering, announcements, and receive information about the day. It is the touchstone and organizational tool that begins each school day. The homeroom teacher meets with students to discuss the current progress in all courses, the upcoming weekís assignments, goals for the week, plans for how to achieve them, and other skills needed to succeed in middle school and beyond. There is no numerical or letter grade for this course and it does not require work outside of the classroom. \*\*\* Schedule Mild Cognitive Impairment (MiCI) program students in Essentials Functional Homeroom (Gr K–8) (PJ012GDYA).

Only schedule non-MiCI students in this course. The Homeroom course (Gr PK) is designed for children with an IEP age 2 years 6 months through age 5 who are enrolled in an Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Program for all preschool core instruction. \*\*\*Schedule Mild Cognitive Impairment (MiCI) program students in Essentials Functional Homeroom (Gr PK) (PJ002GDYP).

Only schedule non-MiCI students in this course. Essentials Language Arts (K–2) engages students in activities to develop skills in four targeted areas: 1) Comprehending text in increasingly complex ways; 2) Producing writing for a range of purposes and audiences; 3) Communicating for a range of purposes and audiences; and 4) Investigating topics and presenting information. Instruction is aligned to the Common Core Essential Elements. Students taking this course have been determine eligible for special education, require significant curricular modifications and accommodations, and their IEP identifies the ESE setting as the least restrictive environment. Individual needs are supported through the student’s IEP and geared for students working at functional, supported or participation level. Essentials Language Arts (K–2) is part of a course of study leading to a Certificate of Completion.

Only schedule non-MiCI students in this course. Essentials Language Arts (3–8) will cover the same content as Language Arts (3–8) with the following distinctions: In Essentials Language Arts instruction is delivered to a student with an IEP who requires significant curricular modifications and accommodations, and the IEP Team has determined the ESE setting is the least restrictive environment for this course. Instruction is provided in an individualized or small group setting. Individual needs are supported by the student’s IEP and geared for students working at a functional, supported or participation level. This course focuses on student understanding and differentiation models that support various learning styles. Essentials Language Arts (3–8) is aligned to the Common Core Essential Elements and is part of a course of study leading to a Certificate of Completion.

Only schedule non-MiCI students in this course. Essentials Language Arts (Gr K–8) will cover the same content as Language Arts with the following distinctions: In the Essentials Language Arts (Gr K–8) instruction is delivered to a student with an IEP who requires significant curricular modifications and accommodations, and the IEP Team has determined the ESE setting is the least restrictive environment for this course. Instruction is provided in an individualized or small group setting. Individual needs are supported by the student's IEP and geared for students working at functional, supported, or participation level. This course focuses on student understanding and differentiation models that support various learning styles. This course is part of a course of study leading to a Certificate of Completion. \*\*\*Schedule Mild Cognitive Impairment (MiCI) program students in Essentials Functional Language Arts (Gr K–8) (PE037GDYA).

Only schedule non-MiCI students in this course. Essentials Mathematics (K–2) engages students in activities to develop skills in four targeted areas: 1) Demonstration of increasingly complex understanding of number sense; 2) Demonstration of increasingly complex spatial reasoning and understanding of geometric principles; 3) Demonstration of increasingly complex understanding of measurement, data and analytic procedures (Gr 1–2); and 4) Solving increasingly complex mathematical problems, making productive use of algebra and functions. Instruction is aligned to the Common Core Essential Elements. Students taking this course have been determine eligible for special education, require significant curricular modifications and accommodations, and their IEP identifies the ESE setting as the least restrictive environment. Individual needs are supported through the student’s IEP and geared for students working at functional, supported or participation level. Essentials Mathematics (K–2) is part of a course of study leading to a Certificate of Completion.