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READING
READING A
Reading A focuses remediation on decoding accuracy
and spelling skills through the direct teaching of
vowel sound options, syllable types and division,
spelling patterns and options, morphemes (prefixes,
suffixes, roots), and fluency strategies. Instruction
is based on the Shelton therapeutic, multisensory
reading curriculum and includes oral reading, fluency
drills, spelling practice, and other repetitive drills.
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11
Type: Required/Elective
Credit: 1
READING B
reading, paraphrasing,
summarizing, and
annotation to various
texts, including
textbooks in the content
areas, novels, short
stories, and short passages. Vocabulary development
and morpheme development are enforced.
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11
Type: Required/Elective
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: None
READING D
Reading B focuses remediation on decoding accuracy
skills through the direct teaching of vowel sound
options, syllable types and division, morphemes
(prefixes, suffixes, roots), and fluency strategies,
all designed to help students decode and read
multisyllabic words more accurately. Instruction
is based on the Shelton therapeutic, multisensory
reading curriculum and includes oral reading,
fluency drills, and other repetitive drills. Vocabulary
development is also included in this course.
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11
Type: Required/Elective
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: None
Reading D focuses skill development on improving
reading comprehension and reading accuracy.
Students learn and apply reading comprehension
strategies such as active reading, paraphrasing,
summarizing, and annotation (note-taking) to various
texts, including textbooks in the content areas, novels,
short stories, and short passages. Vocabulary and
morpheme development are also emphasized in this
course, and students work on oral reading, fluency
practice, and decoding skills to improve reading
accuracy skills.
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11
Type: Required/Elective
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: None
READING C
Reading C focuses skill development on improving
reading comprehension. Students learn and apply
reading comprehension strategies such as active
COLLEGE READINESS
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2026-2027
In this course, students will prepare for academic
success in college and beyond by developing
essential study, organizational, and
critical-thinking skills. Students
Pathway to Success
will learn effective strategies
for time management, noteJulia Rosenblatt, Shelton Class of 2017, Public Relations
taking, reading efficiency, test
preparation, and goal setting.
Director of Public Relations,
Shelton Coursework and Activities
This course emphasizes personal
TIAA, Dallas
• Shelton senior-year coursework:
responsibility, self-motivation,
• Bachelor’s degree in
Creative Digital Media, Honors
and a growth mindset as key
Communication, University of North
English IV-British Literature,
components of achieving college
Texas; Master’s degree in Public
Honors Pre-Calculus, Philosophy,
success. Through interactive
Relations, Boston University
Anatomy, Spanish II, Advanced
lessons, reflection activities, and
Acting, Choir
• Former Associate of Media Relations
practical applications, students
at Weber Shandwick
• Theatre Arts, Choir, Basketball
will build confidence in their ability
• Learning differences: Languageto navigate academic challenges,
based challenges, reading
communicate effectively, and
comprehension
manage the demands of college
life.
“Shelton teaches you to lead with integrity and to
Grade Level: 12
understand that what others might see as a flaw is
Type: Required/Elective
actually your greatest strength.”
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
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UPPER SCHOOL COURSE CATALOG
