Freshman Intro to Teacher: Cynthia Conway

Room:
High School & Beyond Email: cynthia.conway2@sarasotacountyschools.net
Course Syllabus 2017-2018

Overview
Students who participate in this semester-long course for freshmen will begin planning for their post-
secondary future and begin mastering the basic skills necessary for high school, college, and career
success. The curriculum is designed to create student awareness of the connection between their high
school courses and readiness for admission to college and/or preparation for a future careeras well as
various activities that promote self-discovery, career exploration, and academic planning.

Objectives
1. Students will understand the requirements and expectations of high school.
2. Students will explore ways to achieve college and career readiness.
3. Students will learn to staying socially and emotionally on track.
4. Students will be able to utilize the technologies necessary for success.

REQUIRED SUPPLIES CLASS RESOURCES

1 binder 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
Agenda (with weekly view) Khan Academy
Writing Utensils to be brought every day Career Explorer

GRADING SCALE ASSIGNMENT WEIGHTS

A 90-100 = Exceeds Expectations 20% - Classwork/Homework
B 80-89 = Above Average 30% - Projects
C 70-79 = Average 20% - Employability
D 60-69 = Below Average 20% - Binder Checks/Quizzes / Peer Evaluation
F 59-0 = Unacceptable Final Exam is a Cumulative Portfolio = 20% of Semester

READING GRADEBOOK
Grades will always be entered as a percentage.
When for some reason a percentage cannot be given look for the following codes:

Code Meaning
0 The student did not turn it in and the assignment cannot be made up.
M Missing and can be made up.
Please note: missing work will register as a zero in their average.
*/Blank Not graded yet or check for comments
X The assignment was excused, because it cannot be made up independently. This is
almost never assigned, unless it was a predetermined absence or medical leave.
ABSENCES
Per district policy, an unexcused absence will result in a loss of points on the employability grade.
Per the NPHS handbook, students receive one day per day absent in which to make up assignments.
Assignments that were assigned prior to the absence:
o If due while the student was out, they must be turned in the day the student returns.
o Assignments not due yet will not receive extra time.
If a student is absent while an assignment is assigned and collected, including tests or quizzes, it will
automatically be entered as missing until it is turned in or is due for that student based on the make-up
policy.
o While this can be frustrating for students who miss several days, it provides students a way
to see what their grade is and reminds the instructor they were absent, so they are not
assigned a zero.
 Please sign & return to indicate you have read and understand the course syllabus.
Student Name: _________________________________________________Class period: _________

Student Signature: _________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Information
Parent/Guardian name: ______________________________________________________________

Best parent contact number: ____________________________ (home or cell?)

Secondary number: ____________________ (home or cell?) Best time to call: _________

Parent e-mail (if applicable): ________________________________________________________

Preferred means of communication? (Phone / e-mail)

Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________________________

Any information about your students needs?

(Please note, sometimes 504, ESE information is delayed at the beginning of the year. Feel free to add those needs here / on back)

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By signing, please understand the late work & make up work policies and the need for regular access to an internet

connected device to complete work. The school library is available before & after school for internet access.

Supplies
1. 1 inch binder Loose leaf paper (not spiral notebook paper)
2. Agenda (needs a weekly view)
3. Pens (Red for peer checking) Blue or Black, Pencils, Highlighters

Supplies due by Friday August 11th