Syllabus (FR)

Students are expected to respect themselves, the school, and their peers. They are also expected to respect their own right to learn and that of their classmates. Responsibility and accountability are important in this class. Students are expected to be responsible for their actions and learning.

This course will be taught in a manner that allows students of all ability levels to learn and succeed. Much of the learning will be done independently by the student, and when directed, in collaboration with fellow classmates. Interactive notebooks and labs will be used to engage students in the learning process. Google Classroom will be used for electronic access to notes and assignments.

Students are required to have a notebook for this class. It is recommended to have a college-ruled, spiral-bound notebook with 100+ pages and a folder. Students should have their notebook in class by Monday, August 21st. If they are unable to obtain a notebook, they should speak with Mr. Carousso.

<p>Multi-colored pens, colored pencils, highlighter, glue stick, ruler, headphones, index cards</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Students are expected to be in class each day and if they are absent, they are expected to contact the teacher or a classmate to find out what they have missed. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain any missing work. When students are absent, they will have one additional class period to turn in missing assignments from the period they missed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Students are allowed to use chromebooks or other internet-capable devices for research during class. However, they are NOT allowed to be on their phones during class time. If necessary, phones will be confiscated and turned in to Learning Directors where they may be picked up later.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Grading will be based on the percentage of points a student earns with respect to the total points for the course. Students will be assessed through quizzes, unit assessments, notebooks, projects, lab and class participation, and homework. Extra credit will be given from time to time throughout the semester, but not at the end of a grading period or semester to simply bump a student's grade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Responsibility and accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By Monday August 21</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To actively engage in the learning process</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Phones will be confiscated and turned in to Learning Directors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Late work is only accepted in extenuating circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>90% and above: A, 80% - 89%: B, 70% - 79%: C, 60% - 69%: D, 59% and below: F</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Show up ready to learn, engage in academic collaboration, complete homework promptly, study/review before class, monitor progress and grades regularly, make-up missed assignments quickly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Much of the learning will be done independently by the student, and when directed, in collaboration with fellow classmates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interactive notebooks are utilized as a means for students to record, organize, interpret, and reflect upon their learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Google Classroom will be used for electronic access to notes and assignments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Quizzes, unit assessments, notebooks, projects, lab and class participation, and homework.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Late work is only accepted in extenuating circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>90% and above A, 80% - 89% B, 70% - 79% C, 60% - 69% D, 59% and below F.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Multi-colored pens, colored pencils, highlighter, glue stick, ruler, headphones, index cards.</p> Signup and view all the answers