Course Syllabus--Rochford/Fitzpatrick
Course Syllabus--Rochford/Fitzpatrick
Course Syllabus ‘13-‘14
Study Skills Room R6
Resource Specialists:
Michelle Fitzpatrick (9) Voicemail: # 6006 Prep: Periods 3/6
e-mail: mfitzpatrick@rocklin.k12.ca.us
Cyd Rochford (11/12) Voicemail: # 6000 Prep: Periods 7/8
e-mail: crochford@rocklin.k12.ca.us
Office Hours: Before and after school by appointment or during Prep Periods
The focus of Study Skills is to encourage students to become independent learners.
I. Course Description:
The Study Skills course teaches study skills, organization, and assists with special education students to maintain daily assignments, CAHSEE (10th-12th grades) and transition postsecondary education (11th and 12th grades) preparation, as well as to achieve IEP goals.
II. Course Outcomes:
• Students will demonstrate study skills by maintaining a complete student planner
• Students will demonstrate time on task
• Students will maintain respectful behaviors at all times during study skills
III. Grading Policy:
• The student planner will be checked daily for 25% of the grade
• Participation/ behavior is 65% of the grade and will be given according to how well a student’s time is utilized
• 10% for Study Skills assigned in-class work and/or silent reading book
IV. Materials
• Students should come every day with their planner, binder, pens, pencils, paper and all regular classroom assignments for both Blue and Silver Days.
V. Classroom Expectations
• Daily use of planner
• Be on time to class
• Be prepared with materials for all classes daily
• Positive attitude
• Engaged in on-task behavior
• Be respectful towards adults and peers
• Self advocate/ communicate needs
• Excessive absences/ tardies will have a negative impact on grade
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Due Date Thursday 8-22 Silver and Friday 8-23 Blue
Student Name: ___________________________
Please sign and tear off the portion below. Student should return the required lower portion to Study Skills teacher (10 Points towards grade).
My parents/guardians and I have read the course syllabus and understand what is expected in the course, Study Skills.
Parent Signature and date
______________________________________________________________
Student Signature and date Study Skills Period
Parent cell phone # _______________________________________________
Parent e-mail address______________________________________________
Study Skills Room R6
Resource Specialists:
Michelle Fitzpatrick (9) Voicemail: # 6006 Prep: Periods 3/6
e-mail: mfitzpatrick@rocklin.k12.ca.us
Cyd Rochford (11/12) Voicemail: # 6000 Prep: Periods 7/8
e-mail: crochford@rocklin.k12.ca.us
Office Hours: Before and after school by appointment or during Prep Periods
The focus of Study Skills is to encourage students to become independent learners.
I. Course Description:
The Study Skills course teaches study skills, organization, and assists with special education students to maintain daily assignments, CAHSEE (10th-12th grades) and transition postsecondary education (11th and 12th grades) preparation, as well as to achieve IEP goals.
II. Course Outcomes:
• Students will demonstrate study skills by maintaining a complete student planner
• Students will demonstrate time on task
• Students will maintain respectful behaviors at all times during study skills
III. Grading Policy:
• The student planner will be checked daily for 25% of the grade
• Participation/ behavior is 65% of the grade and will be given according to how well a student’s time is utilized
• 10% for Study Skills assigned in-class work and/or silent reading book
IV. Materials
• Students should come every day with their planner, binder, pens, pencils, paper and all regular classroom assignments for both Blue and Silver Days.
V. Classroom Expectations
• Daily use of planner
• Be on time to class
• Be prepared with materials for all classes daily
• Positive attitude
• Engaged in on-task behavior
• Be respectful towards adults and peers
• Self advocate/ communicate needs
• Excessive absences/ tardies will have a negative impact on grade
- -- --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ----------------------------
Due Date Thursday 8-22 Silver and Friday 8-23 Blue
Student Name: ___________________________
Please sign and tear off the portion below. Student should return the required lower portion to Study Skills teacher (10 Points towards grade).
My parents/guardians and I have read the course syllabus and understand what is expected in the course, Study Skills.
Parent Signature and date
______________________________________________________________
Student Signature and date Study Skills Period
Parent cell phone # _______________________________________________
Parent e-mail address______________________________________________