Special Olympics

 Our curriculum is individualized for each student and based on their Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s)

Reading
We currently use several Research based reading programs mandated by Asheboro City Schools. Examples:
SRA’s – Language For Learning
SRA’s -Reading Mastery
SRA’s – Corrective Reading
Sophia-West – Language

Writing
We implement “Writer’s Workshop” to help improve student’s writing.

Math
We use a variety of resources to teach math based on the NC Standard Course of Study.

Speech
Students are served for many types of communication deficits including articulation, voice disorders, fluency disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders as long as they might negatively impact the student’s social, academic (or vocational) development.

Expectations
Student’s are expected to be prepared for class, arrive on time and put forth their best effort.

Parents are expected to attend IEP meetings.
 

Every effort will be made to accommodate the day and time to fit your schedule.
Parents are encouraged to assist students with their nightly homework.
We follow the NC Department of Exceptional Children Federal and State guidelines.

All children served by the EC Department are expected to follow school rules and procedures.

Activities
We offer a variety of activities – ranging from educational school based and internet computer programs, social skill groups, positive behavior modeling & role playing and educational games.

Assessments
Speech language pathologist assesses articulation, fluency, voice, receptive & expressive language and hearing screenings.
Within the EC Department we use a variety of Benchmark and Criterion reference based testing.

Supplies
Ms. Marini: (per student) 1 package notebook paper, 1 large box tissue, 3 pocket file folders (any color), 1 2” 3 ring binder, 1 package of dividers (for binder), 1 bottle hand sanitizer
 

Ms. Griffey: (per student) 1 large box tissue, 1 pack notebook paper

Would you like to help?
If you would like to donate items for the prize boxes, please contact your child’s EC teacher. Items needed: stickers, small toys, pencils, free food coupons (i.e. McDonald’s, Pizza.
 

Schedule for 2011-2012 Special Olympics 

Bowling (Family Sports Center)  

                November 3, 2011     Middle & High Schools/Group Homes/RCC

                November 10, 2011   Elementary Schools

Aquatics (YMCA) 

                 February 14, 2012  Middle & HighSchools/Group Homes/RCC

                February 15, 2012    Elementary Schools

Track & Field (Southwest Randolph High School)

                April 25, 2012

                April 26, 2012 (rain date)