Intensive Support Program

Syllabus:2014/15
Individual students have an Individualized Education Plan that is
developed yearly by IEP team that involves parents, student, support
staff, administration, transition personal, health personal, teaching
personal, and other personal deemed necessary for cohesive support
for each student . IEPs takes into account the strengths and needs of
each student in a educational / social environment to improve the
quality of life and educational possibilities. IEPs also include State
mandated goals and objectives
Skills Addressed are as follows:
Functional Math Curriculum: *Number Recognition
*Number Value-Comprehension
*Write numbers: 0-100
*Write Numbers by 5s and 10s
*Money applications:
(value/counting/budget)
*Basic Math Skills Development: +, -,
%, /, x
*Measurement
*Calculator usage
*Telling Time/Schedule application
Language Development Curric.
*Speak/Write in a clear/complete
sentence
*Communicate for adequate listener
comprehension
*Proper grammar, punctuation,
capitalization
*Response accuracy to wh questions
Reading Curriculum:

*Explode The Code

* PCI Environmental
*PCI Levels I. and II.
*Word Building Lessons
*Daily Reading to Adult/Peer
*Sight-Words application/development
*Library accessibility
*Individual and group Reading

Life Skills Curriculum:

*Learn Personal Information

*Read/Comprehend Community Signs

*Pedestrian Application
*Personal / Social Skills: appropriate
behavior on/ off campus: to include
workplace behavior
*Job Development Skills
*Time/Clock application
*Personal Hygiene
*Food Safety/Hygiene
*Job interest/employment exploration
*Career Readiness
*Resume Building Awareness/Application
State mandated goals and objectives
Standards and Benchmarks:
Math 9-12
Strand: Algebra, Functions, and Graphs
Standard I. Students will understand algebraic concepts and
applications
Benchmark I. Represent and analyze mathematical situations and
structures using algebraic symbols.
The student will: 5a identifies numerals from 0 to 100.
5b represents complex addition and subtraction
number sentences, using pictures, objects, and/or manipulatives
6a - generates and solves one-step equations with
one unknown, using addition, subtraction and multiplication
Benchmark 2: Understand patterns, relations, functions, and graphs.
The student will: 5a matches and manipulates pictures and objects
to create sets and make comparisons between sets
Benchmark 3: Use mathematical models to represent and understand
quantitative relationships.
6a uses a variety of computational methods
(mental math, paper, pencil, calculator or computer)
Benchmark 4: Analyze changes in various contexts
5a identifies numerals from 0-100
6a orders numerals from 0 to 100
Extended Symbolic:
The student:
7a solves complex addition and subtraction
number sentences (ex. Involving 2-digit numbers)
Benchmark I. Represent and analyze mathematical situations and
structures using algebraic symbols
8a uses addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division with numerals up to 100.
Strand: Geometry and Trigonometry

Standard II. Students will understand geometric concepts and

applications
Benchmark 2: Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using
coordinate geometry and other representational systems.
5b specifies locations and describes spatial
relationships in school settings, using north, south, east, west

Science 9-12
Strand I. Scientific Thinking and Practice
Standard I. Understand the processes of scientific investigations and
use inquiry and scientific ways of observing, experimenting, predicting,
and validating to think critically.
Benchmark I: Use accepted scientific methods to collect, analyze, and
interpret data and observations and to design and conduct scientific
investigations and communicate results.
6b demonstrates appropriate use of scientific
technologies (ex. Computers, calculators, balances, microscopes)
6c demonstrates appropriate safety practices with
equipment within the classroom.
Benchmark 3: Use mathematical concepts, principles, and expressions
to analyze data, develop models, understand patterns and
relationships, evaluate findings, and draw conclusions
6b uses appropriate measurement techniques to
collect data
Strand II. Content of Science
Standard II. (Life Science) Understand the properties, structures and
processes of living thins and the interdependence of living things and
their environments.
Benchmark I. Understand how the survival of species depends on
biodiversity and on complex interactions, including the cycling of
matter and the flow of energy.
The student
3a - distinguishes between different
environments
3b - understands that organisms have needs for
survival
4a recognizes that humans modify and change
ecosystems
4b identifies organisms by characteristics and
behavior.
Benchmark 2: understand the genetic basis for inheritance and basic
concepts of biological evolution

3a recognizes difference between plants and animals

3b matches graphic representations of like
organisms
4a recognizes that organisms reproduce
4b recognizes that organisms need resources to
survive
Benchmark 3: Understand the characteristics, structures, and functions
of cells
3a recognizes that plants and animals are made of
parts (ex. Head, appendages, organs, leaves, stems)
4a describes simple body functions (ex. Respiration,
digestion, excretion)
Writing: (9-10)
Strand: Writing and Speaking For Expression
Standard II. Students will communicate effectively through speaking
and writing.
Benchmark I. Communicate information in coherent and persuasive
manner using verbal and non-verbal language.
The student will: 5a produces relevant information about a selected
topic.
5b answers questions about a familiar topic.
5c intentionally communicates with others for a
variety of purposes on a regular basis.
Benchmark 2: Apply grammatical and language conventions to
communicate
5b - arranges written symbols (graphics, pictures,
symbols, tangible objects) in correct sequential order.
Benchmark 3: Demonstrate competence in the skills and strategies of
the writing process to inform and persuade
5b conveys personal information using writing tools
5c writes basic vocabulary through any print media
(picture, written text, Braille, computers)
Benchmark1: Communicate information in a coherent and persuasive
manner using verbal and non-verbal language.
6a relays complex information, such as information
in a sequence, to others
Writing: Grades 11 & 12
Strand: Writing and Speaking for Expression
Standard II. Students will communicate effectively through speaking
and writing.
Benchmark 3: Demonstrate competence in the skills and strategies of
the writing process to inform and persuade.

6a edits a written product using relevant rules of

grammar.
7a plans communication (role-play, dictation)
between self and identified audience, using an appropriate level of
formality, style, and tone.
7b edits own written products based upon rules of
grammar.
Language Arts:
Strand: Reading and Listening For Comprehension
Standard I. Student will apply strategies and skills to comprehend
information that is read, heard, and viewed
Benchmark 3: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to evaluate
information and solve problems
2a maintains and shifts attention between two or
more reading/literacy objects, activities, or classroom partners when
participating in reading strategy activities
Benchmark 3: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to evaluate
information and solve problems
4b responds with understanding to others
communicative interactions in a variety of contexts.
4c uses visual, auditory, or tactile resources for
information gathering
Benchmark I: Listen to, read, react to, and analyze information.
5c participates in discussions by questioning and
responding.
Benchmark 2: Synthesize and evaluate information to solve problems
across the curriculum.
6a identifies or locates specific reading/literacy
materials that are relevant to a given topic.
Benchmark 3: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to evaluate
information and solve problems
6a shares a personal response to a given problem
7a uses appropriate resources to gather
information
Benchmark 4: Apply knowledge of reading process to evaluate print,
non-print, and technology-based information.
5b derives meaning from multiple or combined
graphic symbols.
6a reads most environmental print using
conventional text
7a uses discussion/collaboration with peers as a
way of understanding information.

Benchmark I:
information

Listen to, read, react to, and analyze

6a reads most environmental print using

conventional text.
6b reads most high-frequency sight words.
6c explores a wide range of literary forms.
Health Education:
(B) Content Standard 2: Students will demonstrate the ability to access
valid health information and health-promoting products and services.
Benchmark 14: demonstrate the ability to access school and
community health services for self and others.
(C) Content Standard 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to
practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks
Benchmark 15 :analyze the role of individual responsibility for
enhancing health
Benchmark 17: demonstrate skills for communicating effectively with
family, peers, and others.
Benchmark 18: analyze how interpersonal communication affects
relationships
Benchmark #19: demonstrate positive ways to express needs, wants,
and feelings
Benchmark #20: demonstrate ways to communicate care,
consideration and respect of self and others.
Benchmark #21 demonstrate strategies for solving interpersonal
conflicts without harming self and others
Benchmark #22 demonstrate refusal, negotiation, and collaboration
skills to avoid potentially harmful situations.
Benchmark #23 analyze the possible causes of conflict in schools,
families, and communities; and demonstrate strategies used to
prevent conflict.
D. Content Standard 4: Students will develop and demonstrate
responsible and ethical workplace behaviors
Benchmark #10 Students will analyze and integrate positive behaviors,
conduct, and social manners with the school, workplace, and
community.
Benchmark #11: Students will demonstrate ability to work
cooperatively to accomplish objectives.
Benchmark #14: Students will investigate, analyze, and apply safety
standards related to the school, community, and workplace.
Content 5: Students will develop effective leadership, interpersonal,
and team skills.
Benchmark #11: Students will demonstrate ability to work with others
from diverse backgrounds.

E. Content Standard 5: Student will develop effective leadership,

interpersonal, and team skills.
Benchmark #11: Students will demonstrate ability to work with others
from diverse backgrounds.