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This classroom provides opportunities for students to engage with their community to learn new things and to develop independence skills. Some places that we visit in the community are:

-Rocklin Library

-Walmart, Safeway

-Rocklin Laundry

-Sierra College

-Recology Waste Management

-Nimbus Fish Hatchery

-Volunteering at 180 Church in Rocklin

-Gardening opportunities

-AMF Bowling

-Galleria Mall

-Dream Theatre

 

Our classroom utilizes public transportation for things in town- more specifically Placer County Transit. Students are accompanied by staff members and learn valuable skills such as keeping time and following a schedule, greeting/communicating with bus drivers, awareness of surroundings, keeping track of district-provided bus passes, and paying for their fares! The Placer County Transit is a clean, reliable way to teach students how to practice independence and help them get to where they need to go. Plus, the bus drivers are awesome!

 

For trips out of town, we utilize RUSD vans and buses through the RUSD Transportation Department.

Classroom Instruction

 

This transition class has a primary focus on teaching independent living skills, employment skills, communication skills, and behavior skills.

 

We work closely with district service providers to create a rich learning environment that molds well-rounded habits. Services provided to students are outlined in each student's IEP, however on-going collaboration between teachers, aides, and service providers ensure that all students benefit from evidence-based practices in a multitude of disciplines.

 

We offer traditional academic training such as mathematics skills, sight word practice, literacy skills, and executive functioning skills. We also offer as much hands-on instruction as possible to make classroom learning relevant to the world outside of the structured school day.

 

 

Kinesiology

Though this class does not have a cost associated with enrollment, we do participate in many community outings that have costs.  I ask that each student contributes $20 in cash each month. The cash aspect allows me to split up costs of large purchases (groceries, eating out, class/group projects, etc.). Each credit and debit to your students "account" is recorded and any money that is unused will be returned at the end of the year. All cash is kept in a locked cash box with the teacher- only the head teacher has access to the cash/records.

 

We are always looking for items to improve our classroom! If you are looking to donate, please take a look at our Wish Lists:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HIA78CQL5OZ6?ref_=wl_share

 

Lakeshore: www.lakeshorelearning.com/lists-and-registries/registry-details/?registryId=7JEWf6IGjRNU%2BqydmxsFBA%3D%3D

 

If you'd like to donate other items, contact Rachel and we can talk about what the classroom could use!!

 

 

Suzanne is another veteran of RUSD, working with the district as an aide for the last 13 years! Before joining the education field, she graduated from San  Francisco State University with a Degree in Business Administration and worked in hotel management for many years.  Suzanne enjoys long walks, keeping in touch with her large family (5 kiddos!) and is interested in real estate.

Michelle has been a RUSD team member for over 10 years and has also had the benefit of seeing many of our students grow up! Michelle is a creative person who enjoys a busy classroom environment. She has a great relationship with her son Nolan and has a awesome knowledge of the area, having grown up locally. Michelle enjoys reading, thrifting for cool finds, and crafting!