Block 5 : Notes

Syllabus

Academic Support is a 38 min., 2.5 credit course. The goal of this class is to advise you of your accommodations, and strengthen your basic skills: math, reading, writing, study habits, organization, etc…), and to improve your comprehension of your current subject matter, such as vocabulary, science, history, etc…Since we will be working together, we must work as a team, each contributing to the goal and success of Academic Support.
Attendance:

Please be on time; class begins when the bell rings.
Come to class if you are in school; class cutting results in a “0” for the day.
The pass is a privilege; if you abuse it, you will lose it.
Assignment Notebook:

You will be asked to keep some type of assignment notebook, checked every day in Academic Support to ensure that you are recording all assignments in your other classes.
Preparation:

Reading material, textbooks/notebooks, a writing utensil,and your assignment notebook should be with you when you come to class, not left in your locker.
Behavior:

Be respectful of others.
Cooperate with directions.
Maintain a positive learning environment.
Refrain from disruptive behavior.
Participation:

Actively participate in all class discussions and activities.
Complete assignments from your folder of work sheets while waiting for assistance or after completing academic assignments.
Be a partner in your IEP goals; you are the most important member of the team
You will be asked to perform a brief self-assessment on a weekly basis in which you will comment on your performance in class. This will be kept in your classroom folder
Grading:

Assignment notebook -or-( system of record keeping)– 25%
Checked daily (graded 1-4)
4 – major classes & assignments completely filled in prior to Academic Support class and dated
3 – assignments noted elsewhere (individual notebooks)
2 – assignments written during Academic Support class.
1 – no assignment book -or-( system of record keeping)
Participation – actively working, self starting assignments, asking for help when needed - 25%
4 - always
3 - often
2 – sometimes
1 – rarely or never
Skills – per IEP or Academic Support teacher – 25%
Student accountability rubric- (completed on a weekly basis) - 25%