We offer a variety of special education services at Helix. For students with Mid/Moderate support needs, we offer:
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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
For students with Extensive Support Needs (formerly Mod/Severe), we offer:
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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
We have the following support opportunities for all students:
Academic Support
Social Emotional Support
Diploma-bound Students in Special Education
Opting for a Helix Charter High School diploma may meet these requirements through one of the following:
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General Education course completion and/or General Education course completion with modifications.
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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.
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English-Language Arts Minimum Competency:
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A non-modified grade of “C” or better through any of the following:
English 2C, 4C, 6C, 8C (or equivalent)
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EAP score of “Exempt” or “Conditionally Exempt”
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Mathematics Minimum Competency:
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A non-modified grade of “C” or better through any of the following:
Algebra 1C-2, Geometry 1C-2, Algebra 2C-2
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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.
