Students with Disabilities
Charlottesville City Schools strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students and staff with disabilities. Students may receive support through the Multitiered System of Supports, Section 504 of the American with Disabilities Act, or Special Education.
Special Education services are provided for students who have been identified with a disability under IDEA in accordance with their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Students who are eligible for special education services are served through the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEP). IEP Teams determine the services that are needed for a student to receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE).
View Middle School Students with Disabilities Course Offerings
Special Education Services
Special Education services are offered at all grade levels in the Charlottesville City Schools and are outlined in the student’s IEP.
Special Diploma Options
In addition to the Advanced and Standard Diploma, students with disabilities who receive special education services have the option of an Applied Studies Diploma.
Indirect Services
The Special Education Department offers support to students in general education classes through consultation with general education teachers, monitoring of the student’s performance, and consulting with related service providers.
Direct Services
Special education teachers provide instruction to students in general education and special education settings. The IEP team identifies what direct services are needed for a student to make progress towards their IEP goals and have access to a Free and Appropriate Public Education.
Collaborative Classes
Students with disabilities who are seeking an Advanced or Standard diploma may be enrolled in general education classes with an additional special educator as directed by the IEP. These collaborative classes are taught with one content teacher and special education teacher. These courses are not noted in any way on student schedules but are designed to provide specially designed instruction for students with disabilities.
Adapted Curriculum Programming
Adapted Curriculum programs are offered for Students with Disabilities at all grade levels. The Adapted Curriculum programs offered at Charlottesville Middle School and Charlottesville High School include developmental and life skills education and career preparation. Students are assessed using the Virginia Alternate Assessment Program and their individual IEP goals.
Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Special services are provided for students who have been identified as deaf or hard of hearing and found eligible for special education services. Students are included in regular education programming with the exception of designated hearing-impaired classes as specified in the IEP. Students are expected to receive a diploma.
Charlottesville High School Course Offerings
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01_7801_7 Foundations of Literacy
Credit: Applied Studies Diploma
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Student must have an IEP and the IEP must designate that the student requires this course.
Description: Students enrolled in Foundations of Literacy will receive instruction towards individualized goals as determined by their IEP team. The curriculum will provide students with the necessary foundational literacy skills to meet their individual transition goals. Course content will be aligned with the Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning.
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01_7860_7 Developmental Reading I
Credit: Applied Studies Diploma
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Student must have an IEP and the IEP must designate that the student requires this course.
Description: This class is designed to help students to become more fluent, confident readers. Basic reading skills are taught through phonics, sight word recognition, fluency, comprehension, and word study. Reading will be both individual and whole group to nurture the desire and ability to explore the world through books. [01_7861_7 Developmental Reading II; 01_7862_7 Developmental Reading III]
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01_7866_7 Multisensory Literacy Instruction I
Credit: 1 Elective Credit; SCED 01068-I
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Student must have an IEP and the IEP must designate that the student requires this course.
Description: This course is designed to provide recommended students an opportunity to continue their literacy development by building phonological awareness, phonics, spelling, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension skills. [01_7867_7 Multisensory Literacy Instruction II; 01_7868_7 Multisensory Literacy Instruction III]
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02_7801_7 Foundations of Numeracy
Credit: Applied Studies Diploma
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Student must have an IEP and the IEP must designate that the student requires this course.
Description: Students enrolled in Foundations of Numeracy will receive instruction towards individualized goals as determined by their IEP team. The curriculum will provide students with the necessary foundational numeracy skills to meet their individual transition goals. Course content will be aligned with the Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning.
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03_7801_7 Science Explorations
Credit: Applied Studies Diploma
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Student must have an IEP and the IEP must designate that the student requires this course.
Description: Students enrolled in Science Explorations will receive instruction towards individualized goals as determined by their IEP. The curriculum will provide students with the necessary science skills to meet their individual transition goals. Course content will be aligned with the Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning. Students will be assessed using the VAAP assessment and individual IEP goals.
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04_7801_7 Social Studies Explorations
Credit: Applied Studies Diploma
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Student must have an IEP and the IEP must designate that the student requires this course.
Description: Students enrolled in Social Studies Explorations will receive instruction towards individualized goals as determined by their IEP. The curriculum will provide students with the necessary social studies and civics skills to meet their individual transition goals. Students will be assessed using a local alternative assessment and individual IEP goals.
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16_7896_7 Independent Living Skills
Credit: Applied Studies Diploma
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Student must have an IEP and the IEP must designate that the student requires this course.
Description: Independent Living Skills is designed to give students exposure to a variety of skills needed for independence, such as grocery shopping, cooking, health and safety, homecare, navigating the community and communication. Students will have the opportunity to research the expenses of finding a place to live, choosing insurance companies, furnishing an apartment or home, buying a new car and more. This course will also explore maintaining checking and savings accounts, paying taxes and keeping a budget. These important life skills are used as a backdrop to practice critical problem solving and social skill development.
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16_2996_7 Strategies
Credit: 1 Elective Credit; SCED 22106-I
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Student must have an IEP and the IEP must designate that the student requires this course.
Note: This course can be repeated for credit.
Description: This course is designed to assist students with general organization, study skills, and completion of assignments and tests. In addition, Strategies can provide direct teaching in academic support areas to further understanding of concepts.
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16_9841_7 Garden to Market
Credit: Applied Studies Diploma
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Student must have an IEP and the IEP must designate that the student requires this course.
Description: Utilizing access to the CHS garden and greenhouse, students will work collaboratively to develop a planting plan, nurture crops in the school garden, harvest the crops and develop a strategy in order to sell the harvest. In addition to learning real-life gardening and landscaping skills, this course, designed for students with an IEP, will provide opportunities to build real-world skills in applied math, entrepreneurship, reading, and writing as well as addressing historical and scientific themes relating to the environment and nutrition. Field trips to farmers’ markets and local farms will enhance the student’s experience and will give them access to experts in the farming industry.
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16_9120_0 Creative Arts
Credit: Applied Studies Diploma
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Student must have an IEP and the IEP must designate that the student requires this course.
Description: This is a beginning level art course open to all students regardless of ability or previous art experience. Through a variety of hands-on art and multicultural craft projects, students will explore the elements of art, and focus on the development of fundamental art skills in an individualized environment.
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16_7897_7 Senior Transition
Credit: Applied Studies Diploma
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Student must have an IEP and the IEP must designate that the student requires this course.
Description: This course is designed for students preparing to leave school and enter the world of work. Students will study independent living skills, budgeting, access to community programs, relationships, and employment.
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15_9071_7 Career Strategies Awareness
Credit: 1 Credit; SCED 22250-18
Grade: 9, 10
Prerequisite: Student must have an IEP and the IEP must designate that the student requires this course.
Description: This course is designed to provide students opportunities to consider a variety of career opportunities and begin to determine realistic career goals. Students will identify learning preferences, strengths, interests, personality traits and values.
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7812 Social Studies I
Credit: Applied Studies Diploma
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: Student must have an IEP and the IEP must designate that the student requires this course.
Description: This course covers basic geography skills and their applications to different regions of the world. Emphasis will be on basic geographic features, map reading skills, and current events.
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7813 Social Studies II
Credit: Applied Studies Diploma
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: Student must have an IEP and the IEP must designate that the student requires this course.
Description: This course covers the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Rome, and Greece, the settling of the Americas and current history. The application and continued development of map reading skills and current events will be an ongoing part of instruction.
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7818 Science I
Credit: Applied Studies Diploma
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: Student must have an IEP and the IEP must designate that the student requires this course.
Description: This course is a study of earth science topics that students encounter in their daily lives. Students will study: Earth’s features, Earth’s crust, Earth’s atmosphere, weather and climate, Earth’s history, Earth’s oceans and astronomy and space exploration.
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7819 Science II
Credit: Applied Studies Diploma
Grade: 10, 11
Prerequisite: Student must have an IEP and the IEP must designate that the student requires this course.
Description: This course is a study of physical science topics that students encounter in their daily lives. Students will study properties of matter, energy and change in matter, force and motion, work and machines, heat, light and sound, electricity and magnetism and energy resources.
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7300 Health 9
Credit: 0.5 Credit; SCED 08051
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Student must have an IEP and the IEP must designate that the student requires this course.
Note: This is a semester course.
Description: This course is taken concurrently with PE 9. The course focuses on awareness of and consequences of risky behavior, drug intervention, overall wellness, family life and identification of a healthy lifestyle for themselves and their community.
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7400 Health 10
Credit: 0.5 Credit; SCED 08057
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Student must have an IEP and the IEP must designate that the student requires this course.
Note: This is a semester course.
Description: This course will cover health/wellness and their behaviors that reflect a conceptual understanding of the issues associated with maintaining good health. Driver education class is designed to help unlicensed drivers become familiar with the basics of vehicle control and the rules of the road so that they can successfully pass the test required to obtain a Virginia Driver’s License.