RSP

Course Syllabus 2013-2014

Study Skills Room R5

Resource Specialists:

(10th & 11th  grades) Prep: Periods 1 & 2

Preferred way of communication is through e-mail

e-mail:

Office Hours: After school by appointment

 

1. Course Description:

 

The Study Skills course teaches study skills, organization, and assists with special education students to maintain daily assignments, CAHSEE (10^th grade) and transition postsecondary education (10^th grade) preparation, as well as to achieve IEP goals.

 

　

 

2. 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

 

 

　

 

1. Grading Policy:

 

 

• The student planner will be checked daily for 40% of the grade

 

 

• Participation/ behavior is 20% of the grade and will be given according to how well a student’s time is utilized

 

 

• 20% for Study Skills assigned in-class work

 

 

• 20% for homework completion

 

 

　

　

　

　

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.

 

 

　

 

5. 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 of adults and peers

 

 

• Self advocate/Communicate needs

 

 

　

　

　

　

　

　

 

• Please sign and tear off the portion below. Student should return the lower portion to Study Skills teacher for 10 Points toward grade.

   

 

　

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Due Date Tuesday 8-23 Blue and Wed. 8-24 Silver

 

　

Student Name: ___________________________

: ___________________________

 

　

My parents/guardians and I have read the course syllabus and understand what is expected in the course, Study Skills.

 

　

Parent Signature and date

 

　

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Student Signature and date Study Skills Period

 

　

Parent cell phone # _______________________________________________

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Parent e-mail address______________________________________________

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