B.E.S.T. English 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 - #0565
Classification: Required English credit for graduation
Credit: One year course - one credit
Prerequisites: Placement by Individual Education Plan (IEP) and/or instructor and advisor approval
Fee: None
Students in the B.E.S.T. English class are grouped according to reading ability. Within these groupings, students are taught basic skills to assist them in being more functional in the everyday tasks that adults encounter. Students earn points based upon their ability, effort and attitude. Phonetic writing and reading skills are taught in addition to listening, reading comprehension and spelling words from a basic vocabulary list.