Special Education & School Psychologists
Supports
Mid/Moderate needs:
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Co-Taught Collaborative Classes
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Study Skills Support Class
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General Education Courses
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Accommodations/Modifications
Extensive Support Needs (formerly Mod/Severe):
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Specialized Academic Instruction in English, Math, Language Development, Transition Fundamentals and Self-Help Skills
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Focus on Functional Life Skills Curriculum to earn a Certificate of Completion
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Inclusion in General Education Courses as appropriate per IEP
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Peer Mentor support
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Extracurricular activities
all students:
Academic Support
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Extended Learning - ExL & Helix First for freshmen
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Academic Support nuilt into school schedule
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Before & After School Tutorials
Social Emotional Support
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Grade Level Teams
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Wellness Center with 4 Social Workers meeting with students and providing small group support
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Therapy Dog
Diploma-bound Students in Special Education:
Opting for a Helix Charter High School diploma may meet these requirements through one of the following:
- General Education course completion and/or General Education course completion with modifications.
- General Education course completion, and/or General Education course completion with modifications, and/or Special Education course completion as long as one of the following minimum competency levels are met for both English-Language Arts and Mathematics.
English-Language Arts Minimum Competency:
A non-modified grade of “C” or better through any of the following: English 2C, 4C, 6C, 8C (or equivalent)
EAP score of “Exempt” or “Conditionally Exempt”
Mathematics Minimum Competency:
A non-modified grade of “C” or better through any of the following:
Algebra 1C-2, Geometry 1C-2, Algebra 2C-2
EAP score of “Exempt” or “Conditionally Exempt”
Certificate-bound Students in Special Education:
Opting for a Helix Charter High School Certificate of Completion must complete 220 credits in General Education and/or Special Education courses.
Our Team
Brianna Wuensch
Title:
Psychologist
Location:
Old Admin Building
Department:
Special Education
Email: