Special Education
Special Education
A goal of the Kershaw County School District is to provide a free and appropriate public education for all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who attain the same competencies required of non-disabled students receive a South Carolina State High School Diploma. When a student’s disabling condition prohibits him or her from earning a South Carolina State High School Diploma, the IEP team determines the most appropriate graduation options based upon student needs and impact of the disability.
Special Education Course Offerings
Academic Seminar 1 3903210CW
Grades 9 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Evaluation, staffing, and placement according to required procedures
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
Students will get assistance with basic skills as well as support in fulfilling requirements of the curriculum needed for graduation. Instruction in this course is individualized according to student needs. The student will receive supplementary services, which may include content area instruction, basic skills instruction, tutorial assistance or strategies. Instruction in this course is defined by the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Academic Seminar 2 3903220CW
Grades 9 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Evaluation, staffing, and placement according to required procedures
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
Students will get assistance with basic skills as well as support in fulfilling requirements of the curriculum needed for graduation. Instruction in this course is individualized according to student needs. The student will receive supplementary services, which may include content area instruction, basic skills instruction, tutorial assistance or strategies. Instruction in this course is defined by the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Academic Seminar 3 3903230CW
Grades 10 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Evaluation, staffing, and placement according to required procedures
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
Students will get assistance with basic skills as well as support in fulfilling requirements of the curriculum needed for graduation. Instruction in this course is individualized according to student needs. The student will receive supplementary services, which may include content area instruction, basic skills instruction, tutorial assistance or strategies. Instruction in this course is defined by the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Academic Seminar 4 3903240CW
Grades 10– 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Evaluation, staffing, and placement according to required procedures
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
Students will get assistance with basic skills as well as support in fulfilling requirements of the curriculum needed for graduation. Instruction in this course is individualized according to student needs. The student will receive supplementary services, which may include content area instruction, basic skills instruction, tutorial assistance or strategies. Instruction in this course is defined by the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Academic Seminar 5 3903250CW
Grades 11 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Evaluation, staffing, and placement according to required procedures
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
Students will get assistance with basic skills as well as support in fulfilling requirements of the curriculum needed for graduation. Instruction in this course is individualized according to student needs. The student will receive supplementary services, which may include content area instruction, basic skills instruction, tutorial assistance or strategies. Instruction in this course is defined by the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Academic Seminar 6 3903260CW
Grades 11 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Evaluation, staffing, and placement according to required procedures
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
Students will get assistance with basic skills as well as support in fulfilling requirements of the curriculum needed for graduation. Instruction in this course is individualized according to student needs. The student will receive supplementary services, which may include content area instruction, basic skills instruction, tutorial assistance or strategies. Instruction in this course is defined by the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Academic Seminar 7 3903270CW
Grade 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Evaluation, staffing, and placement according to required procedures
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
Students will get assistance with basic skills as well as support in fulfilling requirements of the curriculum needed for graduation. Instruction in this course is individualized according to student needs. The student will receive supplementary services, which may include content area instruction, basic skills instruction, tutorial assistance or strategies. Instruction in this course is defined by the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Academic Seminar 8 3903280CW
Grade 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Evaluation, staffing, and placement according to required procedures
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
Students will get assistance with basic skills as well as support in fulfilling requirements of the curriculum needed for graduation. Instruction in this course is individualized according to student needs. The student will receive supplementary services, which may include content area instruction, basic skills instruction, tutorial assistance or strategies. Instruction in this course is defined by the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Essentials of English I 3900XX0W
Grade 9
1 unit
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
Essentials of English I emphasizes English Language Arts literacy concepts that are aligned to the South Carolina College-and Career-Ready Standards and the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. This course will provide an integrated model of literacy and self-determination skills necessary for daily living and the world of work. The integrated model of literacy for this course will focus on inquiry, analysis and communication to explore literary, informational, and non-print text.
Essentials of English II 3910XX0W
Grade 10
1 unit
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
Essentials of English 2 emphasize English Language Arts literacy concepts that are aligned to the South Carolina College-and Career-Ready Standards and the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. This course will provide an integrated model of literacy and self-determination skills necessary for daily living and the world of work. This course will focus on immersion of effective communication skills in both daily living and employment settings with the use of standard rules of convention and syntax to give and request information.
Essentials of English III 3920XX0W
Grade 11
1 unit
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
Essentials of English 3 emphasize the English 3 course of study aligned to the South Carolina College-and Career-Ready Standards and the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. This course will provide an integrated model of literacy and self-determination skills necessary for daily living and the world of work. This course will focus on reading, written and oral expression of information required in a variety of daily living and employment settings.
Essentials of English IV 3930XX0W
Grade 12
1 unit
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
Essentials of English 4 emphasize English language Arts literacy concepts that are aligned to the South Carolina College-and Career-Ready Standards and the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. This course will provide an integrated model of literacy and self-determination skills necessary for daily living and the world of work. This course will focus on the integration of reading, written and oral expression through technology and research for daily living, employment, self-advocacy and social purposes.
Essentials of Math I 3901XX0W
Grade 9
1 unit
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
Employability Math 1 emphasizes basic mathematical concepts needed to compute real world algebraic problems that are aligned to the South Carolina College and Career-Ready Standards and the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. This course will allow students to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them as well as connect mathematical ideas and real-world situations through modeling. Students will use a variety of mathematical tools effectively and strategically.
Essentials of Math II 3911XX0W
Grade 10
1 unit
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
Essential of Math 2 emphasized basic mathematical concepts needed to compute real world algebraic problems that are aligned to the South Carolina College and Career-Ready Standards and the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. This course will allow students to identify and utilize structure and patterns as well as communicate mathematically and approach mathematical situations with precision utilizing mathematical tools effectively.
Essentials of Math III 3921XX0W
Grade 11
1 Unit
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
Essentials of Math 3 emphasize the mathematical concepts needed to compute real world algebraic and geometric problems that are aligned to the South Carolina College and Career-Ready Standards and the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. This course will allow students to identify and utilize structure and pattern as well as communicate mathematically and approach mathematical situations with precision utilizing mathematical tools effectively.
Essentials of Math IV 3931XX0W
Grade 12
1 unit
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
Essentials of Math 4 aligns with the CATE Course 5131, Personal Finance and introduces students to the fundamentals of personal finance, which includes budgeting, obtaining credit, maintaining deposit accounts, understanding investments, understanding risk management, computing taxes, and analyzing the basic elements of finance.
Essentials of Science I 3902XX0W
Grade 9-10
1 unit
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
Biology I Essentials of Biology I emphasize the Biology course of study aligned to the South Carolina College-and Career-Ready Standards and the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. This course will allow students to engage in problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, and applied learning to become scientifically literate and consumers of scientific information.
Essentials of Science II 3912XX0W
Grade 10-11
1 unit
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
Physical Science Essentials of Physical Science emphasizes the Physical Science course of study aligned to the South Carolina College-and Career-Ready Standards and the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. This course will allow students to engage in core concepts (patterns; cause and effect; scale, proportion, and quantity; systems and system models; energy and matter; structure and function; and stability and change) to become scientifically literate and consumers of scientific information.
Essentials of Social Studies I 3903XX0W
Grade 9-10
1 unit
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
United States History and the Constitution Essentials emphasizes the United States History and the Constitution course of study aligned to the South Carolina Standards and the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. This course will provide a reward of literacy for the 21st century student. This course will allow students to engage in problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, and applied learning required in citizenship.
Essentials of Social Studies II 3913XX0W
Grade 10-11
1 unit
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
Government Essentials of Social Studies 2 emphasize the governmental system of the United States and understanding the nature and purpose of government. This course will further emphasize geography relating to map and global skills.
Employability Education I- Career Awareness and Exploration 3908XX0W
Grade: 9
1 unit
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
The Employability Education I course is designed for students to explore interests, research careers, create resumes, practice interview skills, and conduct informational interviews and job shadows. This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental attitudes, behaviors, and habits needed to obtain and maintain employment and make career advancements. Students will participate in school-based learning activities including work ethic development, job-seeking skills, decision-making skills, and self-management. Students will begin a career portfolio as part of the requirements for the Employability Credential. Formal career planning and development of knowledge regarding transition planning begins in this course and continues throughout the strand of the employability education courses.
Employability Education II- Advanced Awareness and Exploration 3918XX0W
Grade: 10
1 unit
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
The Employability Education II course is designed to develop skills generic to all career majors; resource management, communication, interpersonal relationships, technology, stamina, endurance, safety, mobility skills, motor skills, teamwork, sensory skills, problem solving, cultural diversity, information acquisition/management, and self-management. This course content is focused on providing students with a repertoire of basic skills that will serve as a foundation for future career application. Students will expand their school-based learning activities to include school-based job shadowing and work-based learning activities. Job seeking skills also will be refined. Students may be involved in on-campus vocational training activities such as school-based enterprises, hands-on vocational training in career education courses and the operation of school-based enterprises. Additionally, the course will continue the focus on the development of self-determination skills as well as the career portfolio.
Employability Education III- Career Development 3928XX0W
Grade: 11
1 unit
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
The Employability Education III course is designed to continue the development and begin the application of employability skills. Work-based learning activities are provided including school-based enterprises, community-based training, job shadowing, job sampling, internships, situational assessment and apprenticeships. These work-based activities allow students to apply employability skills to a variety of employment settings and demonstrate the effectiveness of their work personality. Multiple opportunities for leadership and self-determination development are provided.
Employability Education IV- Advanced Career Development 3938XX0W
Grade: 12
1 unit
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
The Employability Education IV course gives students the opportunity to synthesize all the skills acquired in previous employability preparation courses and apply them to their personal career choice. This course allows students to solve work-related problems, practice self-advocacy skills and master the theoretical and practical aspects of their career choice. Students finish completing the 360 hours of work-based learning/ training opportunities that are required for successful completion of the Employability Credential Program of Study. Students will complete the career portfolio that provides an educational and vocational record of their credential experience.