MPUSD Secondary Course Syllabus Name of School/Year: Marina High School 20162017 Name of Course: Functional Academy Teacher’s Name: Jessica Robe Room Number: 24 Phone Number:(831) 5832060 ext.3724 Email:
[email protected] Preparation Period/teacher availability for extra help or conferences: I am available before school (6:307:30), during my prep 5th period, and after school, contact me by email with any questions or concerns. Course description: Students will improve core academic skills, life skills, social skills and study skills. This instructional setting utilizes individually planned and systematically monitored arrangement of physical settings, special equipment and materials, teaching procedures, and other interventions designed to help students with special needs achieve the greatest possible personal selfsufficiency and success in school and community. Individual IEP goals will be addressed during Functional Academy, including speech and language goals. Prerequisite courses/skills needed for this course: None Key essential standards/skills to be mastered in course: Mastery of the Common Core standards commensurate with the student's grade level through the modifications or accommodations stipulated within the student IEP. Remedial assignments will address the fundamental skills outlined in lower grade level Common Core Standards with a focus on reaching grade level standards.
Assessment/Evaluation methods used in this course:Ongoing portfolio evaluations will be used to assess student learning. Standardized assessments agreed upon by the IEP team will be implemented during triennial revaluations.
Major Assignments/Examinationsschedule: Students will be given daily assignments predicated on student ability levels designed specifically to support growth towards achievement on the student’s goals as outlined by the student's IEP. Assignments will vary between whole class, individual and small group assignments. Due dates will vary based on the magnitude of assignments. All students will be given sufficient time to complete assignments.
Curriculum and instructional materials needed for this course: Curriculum and materials utilized in this class include various resources and will be provided to students by Marina High School.
District Grading Policy: Grades are based upon the mastery of grade and/or course standards in middle and high school and progress towards meeting standards as measured by the statewide assessment reporting scale. Grades shall be reported for every student during each marking period using the District's established grading scale. (BP/AR #5121) Proficiency Level Scale Secondary Advanced Mastery of Grade level 5 (90100%) A (4.0 grade points) Proficient Mastery of Grade level 4 (8089%) B (3.0 grade points) Basic Mastery of Grade level 3 (7079%) C (2.0 grade points) Below Basic Mastery of Grade level 2 (6069%) D (1.0 grade points) Far Below Basic Mastery of Grade level 1 (59<%) F (0 grade points) Incomplete 0.5 (22%) 0 grade points Classroom Grading Policy: Participation 40% Classwork Completion 30% Assessments 20% Homework 10%
District Homework Policy: Homework should serve four purposes: to build fluency, foster application, provide spiral review and offer opportunities for extension. In general, the purpose of homework is to apply what students have learned in class, therefore new and unfamiliar skills and concepts should not be required as homework in most classes. Homework counts for no more than 15% of the total academic grade. (BP 6154) Classroom Homework Policy: Homework will be given daily MondayThursday. All assignments will be due the following day unless otherwise specified.
District Attendance/Makeup work Policy: Students who miss work because of an excused absence shall be given the opportunity to complete all assignments and tests that can be reasonably provided. Students shall receive full
credit for work received within a reasonable amount of time. (CF 5113) Students who miss school because of unexcused absences may be given the opportunity to make up missed work for credit. Teachers shall assign make up work as necessary to ensure academic progress, not as a punitive measure. Students who do not complete work shall be given the lowest grade on the scale instead of a zero for nonperformance. Classroom Attendance/Makeup work Policy: All assignments missed due to student absence may be made up and students will receive full credit for all such assignments.
District/School Discipline Policy: While on campus, students will follow all school rules, show respect for all adults, fellow students, and both personal and school property. In addition, students will comply with the established guidelines of the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District student dress code. A progressive discipline process is followed. As students continue violating school rules, consequences for student actions become more severe. Classroom suspension and possible removal from school will result when students engage in infractions that are outlined in Education Code related to Progressive Discipline Grounds For Suspension or Expulsion According to Education Code 48900, (BP# 5144). Classroom Rules/Expectations and Consequences: Marina High School implements the Positive Behavior Intervention Support system and TimetoTeach model. Students in the ASD Moderate to Severe program participate in social skills training that focus on positive behaviors in class, on campus and on the bus. Consequences of behaviors are reinforced throughout the day. In addition, students are encouraged to selfmonitor their own behavior and are given opportunities for short breaks outside, frequent breaks between assignments, opportunities to move within the classroom and many other methods which are individualized to meet the student’s needs. I am available by phone or email if you have any questions or concerns.
Academic Honesty: Students need to prove to themselves that they can do successful work as a result of their own efforts. Cheating, lying, and/or plagiarizing could result in disciplinary actions and/or implications that may impact the grade for the course. Causes for academic dishonesty are complex and is best addressed by counseling and parental involvement. Teachers will establish a classroom policy consistent with researchbased best practices. Classroom Policy: Students are expected to independently complete all independent assignments by the due date outlined in the assignment. Students will be allowed to turn in any and all missing assignments up until the end of each academic quarter for a score up to 90%.
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