Access GEN
(Access - Course #70377)
OPEN TO GRADES: 9-12
CREDIT: 5 - credits per sem.
PREREQUISITE: None
A-G Pathway: None
OTHER INFO: A one-year course. May not be repeated for credit and may not be entered at the semester.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Access is designed to help students strengthen their reading skills and strategies to effectively engage with increasingly challenging texts. This course targets students reading at an Instructional Reading Level (IRL) of 4.0 to 6.0, as measured by the STAR Renaissance Reading Diagnostic. The curriculum focuses on developing vocabulary, word recognition, morphology, text structure analysis, and comprehension strategies to support academic success. Students will also use the Lexia reading program and the web-based educational platform ixl.com to receive personalized, interactive instruction tailored to their needs. This course aims to build confidence and prepare students for success in more advanced academic reading.