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Secondary Course of Study Options
Students identified with a disability have multiple options for their journey through high school and into independent living. A student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team will use a collection of longitudinal data including, but not limited to, grades, standardized testing, informal and formal assessments, attendance, and behavior data, to determine an individual student’s strengths and weaknesses. The IEP team will consider a continuum of program options when developing an appropriate, meaningful, and realistic Transition IEP that will assist the student in achieving his/her postsecondary (after high school) goals in the least restrictive environment.
The School District of Oconee County offers students identified with a disability three pathways, known as Secondary Course of Study Options, as they transition to and journey through high school.
- SC High School Diploma
- SC High School Credential
- SDOC Functional Academic and Occupational Certificate
SC High School Diploma
The SDOC embraces a diploma-first mindset. Our first consideration will always be to consider the option of the SC High School Diploma Course of Study, with support and accommodations, as the least restrictive environment (LRE) for every student before proposing other course of study options.
Graduation Requirements| 24 Credits
Students and parents must ensure that courses selected each year allow students in the diploma program to earn the following minimum credits for an SC Diploma
| Subject | Units Required |
|---|---|
| English/Language Arts | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Science (Biology required) | 3 |
| US History & Constitution | 1 |
| Social Studies | 1 |
| US Government | .5 |
| Economics | .5 |
| Physical Education/JROTC | 1 |
| Computer Science | 1 |
| Foreign Language or Career & Technology Electives | 1 |
| Electives (1 Fine Arts credit is required if a student plans to attend a 4-year college |
7 |
| Total | 24 |
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Students on the Diploma Course of Study are also required by the state to take end of course tests in English 2, Algebra, Biology, and US History which count as 20% of the student’s final grade.
- Students must earn a grade of 60 or better in each of the 24 Carnegie unit courses in order to receive credit for the course.
- Students must meet all attendance requirements.
- Within the Diploma Course of Study, students with IEPs may receive special education support through participation in one or more resource/tutorial classes in which they will receive elective credit.
BEHAVIORAL SELF-CONTAINED CLASSROOM
A student receiving support from a Behavior Self-Contained classroom may participate in any of the three high school courses of study: diploma, SCHSC, or functional academic and occupational. Support services are provided based on an individual student’s needs as determined by the IEP team and the student’s Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
SC High School Credential
The South Carolina High School Credential is a uniform state-recognized employability credential that is aligned to a course of study for students with disabilities whose IEP team determines this course of study is appropriate. It is a career-based educational program that is aligned with the Profile of the SC Graduate and is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and work ethic needed to succeed in today’s job market. It is not a high school diploma and is not for all students with disabilities.
Graduation Requirements| 24 Credits
Students and parents must ensure that courses selected each year allow students in the credential program to earn the following minimum credits for an SC Diploma
| Subject | Units Required |
|---|---|
| Essentials of English/Language Arts | 4 |
| Essentials of Mathematics | 4 |
| Essentials of Science 1 - Biology | 1 |
| Essentials of Science 2 - Physical Science | 1 |
| Essentials of US History | 1 |
| Essentials of US Government | 1 |
| Physical Education/JROTC | 1 |
| Essentials of Technology | 1 |
| Employability Education (HCTC) | 4 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 24 |
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Completion a career portfolio that includes a multimedia presentation project
- Work readiness assessment results that demonstrate the student is ready for competitive employment
- Work-based learning/training that totals at least 360 hours
- Students must meet all attendance requirements.
- Students on the SC High School Credential (SCHSC) course of study may earn course credit by completing and passing either SCHSC or diploma credit courses.
BEHAVIORAL SELF-CONTAINED CLASSROOM
A student receiving support from a Behavior Self-Contained classroom may participate in any of the three high school courses of study: diploma, SCHSC, or functional academic and occupational. Support services are provided based on an individual student’s needs as determined by the IEP team and the student’s Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
SDOC Functional Academic and Occupational Certificate
The Functional Academic and Occupational Course of Study is designed to meet a student’s individual needs with instruction being provided at each student’s individual learning level. This is a non-diploma course of study which results in students earning an SDOC Attendance Certificate. Students on this course of study may earn certificate course credit by completing and passing certificate courses at 60% mastery, or by completing SCHSC or diploma credit courses at 40% mastery or higher. There are multiple pathways within this course of study.
- Life Skills Academic & Transition to the Real World Courses
- Functional Academic and Transition Courses
- ITC Intensive Therapeutic Classroom
Life Skills Academic & Transition to the Real World Courses
Life Skills English & Math - Through individual and small group instruction, these courses incorporate functional reading, writing, and math skills that are necessary for adult living and are taught in relation to real-world situations related to consumer and career development as prescribed in the student’s Individual Education Program (IEP).
Transition to the Real World (TRW) - An employability skills training program located at the Hamilton Career & Technology Center. Instruction is based on the Life Centered Education Curriculum which addresses personal/social/ daily living and occupational skills. This program also provides support in becoming clients of adult service agencies.
Graduation Requirements| 24 Credits
Students and parents must ensure that courses selected each year allow students in the program to earn the following minimum credits for an SDOC certificate
| Subject | Units Required |
|---|---|
| Life Skills English | 4 |
| Life Skills Mathematics | 4 |
| Physical Education/JROTC | 1 |
| Transition to the Real World | 4 |
| Electives | 11 |
| Total | 24 |
Additional Requirements
- Students must meet all attendance requirements.
- Students must participate in on and off-campus work-based learning activities.
- Students and parents must be willing to consider participation in services provided by adult service agency providers by allowing their participation in IEP meetings and the sharing of information that will expedite the process of becoming a consumer of these services.
BEHAVIORAL SELF-CONTAINED CLASSROOM
A student receiving support from a Behavior Self-Contained classroom may participate in any of the three high school courses of study: diploma, SCHSC, or functional academic and occupational. Support services are provided based on an individual student’s needs as determined by the IEP team and the student’s Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
Functional Academic and Transition Courses
These are self-contained courses offered at each of the high schools for students with moderate to severe disabilities. These courses consist of instruction in the areas of reading, writing, math, independent living, career, and social skills and are based on a student’s individual IEP goals. Some instruction in these areas may be community-based. Additionally, the SC State Dept. Core Content Connectors are utilized to expose students to the general education curriculum standards.
ITC Intensive Therapeutic Classroom
A student’s participation in the ITC Intensive Therapeutic Program is decided by their IEP team based on their individual needs. The individual IEP goals of students are used as the standards for the class. The program focuses on preparing students with mild/moderate intellectual disabilities and/or autism to transition into their post-secondary lives as independently as possible. The areas targeted are everyday living, functional academics, employment, social skills, and recreation/leisure. Additionally, the SC State Dept. Core Content Connectors are utilized to expose students to the general education curriculum standards.
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