Reports, guides, handbooks High school registration guide 2019-20

READING ELECTIVE COURSES Academic Reading Prep I Academic Reading Prep II Coll Reading and Study Strategies GRADES 9, 10 10, 11, 12 11, 12 PREREQUISITES GPA Top 1/3 juniors, top 1/2 seniors, instructor permission Qualifying students will be placed in a Reading intervention course in addition to their grade-level English course based on state and district test scores as well as teacher recommendation. Generally, ninth graders are placed in Reading Foundations I and tenth graders in Reading Foundations II. For more information, please contact your child’s school. Academic Reading Prep I Intended Audience: Grades 9 and 10 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Improve comprehension in nonfiction, textbook, and academic reading • Improve academic vocabulary and study skills • Improve test-taking skills Projects/Activities, etc.: In-class and inde- pendent reading, journals, reading logs and goal setting Instructional Focus: Academic vocabulary, comprehension strategies and test-taking strategies 62 Academic Reading Prep II Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Improve comprehension in nonfiction, textbook, and academic reading • Improve academic vocabulary and study skills • Improve test-taking skills Projects/Activities, etc.: In-class and inde- pendent reading, journals, reading logs and goal setting Instructional Focus: Academic vocabulary, comprehension strategies and test-taking strategies Coll Reading and Study Strategies College credit [St. Cloud State University] This course emphasizes ways to learn infor- mation for college classes. Topics include study strategies, note-taking, test-taking, de- creasing procrastination, time management and test anxiety. Prerequisite/Selection Process: GPA Top 1/3 juniors, top 1/2 seniors, instructor permission Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 high school credit. Successful completion may earn 2 college credits at St. Cloud State University Major Outcomes: • Application of higher-level thinking, read- ing strategies, and study skills leads to comprehension and improved academic performance • Enhancing an academic vocabulary and an understanding of word parts will increase the ability to discern meaning Projects, Activities, etc.: Create and utilize personal reading and notetaking strategies in order to achieve success in a college course. Instructional Focus: Application of problem solving strategies, study strategies, note- taking and test-taking strategies to enhance individual learning experiences in order to prepare for college level course work. High School Registration Guide

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