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2021/2022 High School Athenaeum/Lyceum Syllabus

Athenaeum/Lyceum Teacher: Dr. Kozinski Room: 221

Course Description
Athenaeum Definition: “an institution for the promotion of literary or scientific
learning; a library or reading room” 1 The Athenaeum Period is set aside for scholars to
develop their study skills. It is a time for silent individual study and reading. The ability to
concentrate on one’s work for a prolonged period of time is a skill necessary for success in
college and throughout one’s chosen career. The teacher’s highest priority is to maintain a
quiet library atmosphere for ALL scholars.
Following Athenaeum is the Lyceum Period. Lyceum is the school near Athens
where Aristotle taught. The term was adopted by US citizens in Massachusetts in the 1820’s
to describe a movement that offered attendees the prospect of self-improvement through
lectures on literary, scientific and moral topics. On Mondays and Wednesdays, scholars
will have the opportunity for tutoring with teacher and collaboration with peers on
homework assignments. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, scholars may participate in Personal
Interest Groups.

Expectations for Scholars

To strive for High Standards of Academic Excellence, scholars will:
● Be respectful to teachers and fellow scholars.
● Be prepared for class by obtaining all needed materials before class begins.
● Review Planners at the beginning of each Athenaeum Period to make a plan of
action for completing Reading Assignments and HW in Athenaeum and Lyceum. .
● Use the Athenaeum class time wisely by completing Humanities Reading
Assignments before studying other subjects.
● Make frequent entries into JAA Commonplace Books. A minimum of 20 minutes
will be set aside for Commonplace Books on Thursdays.
● Remain in Athenaeum rooms at the start of Lyceum for attendance. Scholars may
not leave the room until given permission by the Athenaeum teacher.
● Scholars are expected to stay on campus until the end of the Lyceum period.
● Participate in selected Personal Interest Groups.

Expectations for Teachers

To Model what we Teach, teachers will:
● Respect all scholars’ right to a quiet and distraction-free classroom conducive to
self-directed learning.
● Model what we teach and READ.

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● Refrain from using cell phones and computers, except for necessary
communication with staff.
● Review Planners at the beginning of each Athenaeum Planner. Support scholars in
organizing their time wisely.
● Grade Planners for completion on Thursdays..
● Direct scholars to make entries into their Commonplace Books for at least 20
minutes at the beginning of class on Thursdays.
● Keep Commonplace Books in Lyceum classrooms.
● Grade Commonplace Books for completion twice a month.
● Help scholars set reading goals as needed.

Supplies: Supplies have been provided for each scholar. Please use these
responsibly and replace them if lost or damaged. JAA Commonplace Books can be
purchased from Amazon, if lost.

Assessment: Athenaeum
Prepared and On Task 50%
Commonplace Book 25%
Planners 25%

Lyceum
Participation 100%

I have read, understood, and will abide by all of the provisions of the entire
Athenaeum/Lyceum Syllabus.

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