Clark County Skills Center
Academics Program

Applied Math:

Applied Math is designed to serve students who have a scheduling conflict, students that learn best in an individualized, self-directed environment, students that need to recover academic credit, or students that need to complete additional credits to fulfill the requirements for the Washington State Assessment of Student Learning.

The Applied Math curriculum is designed to access the strengths of the Skills Center student by employing hands-on activities and labs to learn math.  The curriculum further relates to the student by making connections to their Skills Center curriculum.  The curriculum is based on Washington State standards and frameworks.

Instruction of Applied Math includes lecture, modeling, hands-on activities, group work and individualized coaching.  Students have opportunities for pair-sharing, small group collaboration and individual problem solving. 

Program Benefits:

Students who successfully complete the Applied Math class receive one-half (.5) credit per semester.

English:

The English Academics Program at the Skills Center provides juniors and seniors an opportunity to complete English credits in an online environment with a highly qualified Academic instructor available as mentor and to provide support.

The Skills Center's English Academics Program is designed to serve students who have a scheduling conflict, or need to recover an English credit, which would otherwise necessitate returning to their sending school in order to fulfill a graduation requirement.  Students who successfully complete their English Academic class at the Skills Center receive .5 credit per semester.

Key Concepts:
Successful completers will:
1.  demonstrate self-direction and motivation.
2.  value online learning.
3.  multi-task in a multimedia environment.

Social Studies:

The Skills Center’s Social Studies Academics Program provides juniors and seniors with an opportunity to complete History/Social Studies (World History, US History and Civics) credits in an online environment, with a highly qualified Academic instructor available as a mentor. This program also provides additional support in organizational and test taking skills.
 
Additionally, the Skills Center currently provides a Social Studies course in Pacific Northwest History. This particular course is not a part of our on-line program. It is offered through a teacher-to-student participation, covering topics such as regional history, culture, people, industry, etc.
 
The Skills Center's Academics Programs are designed to serve students who have a scheduling conflict, or for those who need to recover History/Social Studies credit(s).  These courses benefit those who would otherwise need to return to their sending school in order to fulfill a graduation requirement.
 
Students who successfully complete a History/Social Studies Academic class at the Skills Center will receive .5 credit per semester.
 
Key Concepts :
Those who complete the course(s) will be able to:
1.  demonstrate self-direction and motivation.
2.  value online learning.
3.  multi-task in a multimedia environment.