Special Education: 9, 10, 11, 12

Hays High School offers a continuum of services for those
students requiring special education support. Identified
students are placed in the least restrictive environment as
determined by a team decision. Students earn credits toward
graduation through academic and vocational offerings.
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: IEP teams determine enrollment in these classes.
Collaborative classes

(Class Within a Class...CWC)
contain both regular and special education students. Many
of these classes meet the rigorous demands that are required
to meet college admission standards and are taught by a
general education teacher specially trained in that content area
and a special education teacher or a para educator.
Collaborative classes require students to have the necessary
skills and motivation to complete and turn in outside
assignments without assistance of an extra learning resource
class. Homework will be required. Accommodations in these
classes might include but are not limited to: tests and materials
read aloud, extra help with organization, notes in modified form,
extra one-on-one help, etc. IEP teams determine enrollment
in these classes.

Resource classes are taught by a special education teacher
and allow for more individual help based on students'
instructional levels. Students progress through a modified
general education curriculum, but resource classes do not
meet Regents curriculum standards. IEP teams determine
enrollment in these classes.

The Self-Contained Behavior program is designed to target
opportunities for social and personal involvement. Core
content areas are covered with an emphasis on intrapersonal
and interpersonal social skills. Students move in and out of
the program as indicated by their individual needs. Students
progress through a modified general education curriculum,
but resource classes do not meet Regents curriculum
standards. IEP teams determine enrollment in these classes.

Classroom programs for students with significant multiple
disabilities are provided in the areas of math, English, science
and social studies. A strong emphasis in developing
independent daily living skills through school and
community-based activities is the main focus. IEP teams
determine enrollment in these classes.

Work Study placements include opportunities in work-related
areas and are available based on individual student needs.

•Work Study (Special Education-focus is work-related
skills and not necessarily job specific)

•Work Study /job coach (Special Education)
Prerequisite: Work Study placements are only open to
students who are juniors or seniors. IEP teams determine
enrollment in these classes.

The Gifted program is designed to provide a wide variety of
alternative learning opportunities within the regular
curriculum and outside the traditional classroom. These
opportunities can involve expansion of existing courses,
independent research, or career exploration experiences. The
students' educational opportunities are limited only by their
own imagination and desire to learn. IEP teams determine
enrollment in these classes.
Independent Study Project

• Research Project/ISP (Academic Study i.e. Science,
Ag, etc., requires the mentorship of a Hays High School
staff member)