Foundations of Literacy

This course helps students improve functional reading skills and develop new strategies, enabling them to be more successful in their high school classes. The curriculum expands vocational and academic literacy and promotes personal security by enhancing fundamental reading proficiency. Instruction utilizes research-based methods in the area of active literacy. Students develop and implement skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening and thinking. An important objective of this course is to encourage students to read independently for enjoyment.