Success 101 - 96102X0F - S1 - Stinson - 3(A)

   Success 101 – Classroom Syllabus

What is Success 101? 

 This course focuses on providing high school students with curriculum assistance and the skills necessary to be successful during their secondary and post-secondary educational career.  In teaching skills necessary for secondary educational or career success, emphasis will be placed on the acquisition of study skills, development of techniques for time management, social and emotional skills, math and reading comprehension skills, procedures for Internet use, and learning standards unique to individual students.  In addition, students will analyze the importance of post-secondary education by exploring everyday living expenses through real-life applications and researching career and post-secondary opportunities.  The use of technology to prepare and present information, conduct research, develop media skills, and apply problem-solving strategies in the academic disciplines are included.  

What is Curriculum Assistance?

Curriculum Assistance is a program option designed for students receiving special education that spend the majority of their day in the general education classroom. The goal of Curriculum Assistance is to provide special education services necessary for students to be successful in general education. The six main components of Curriculum Assistance are Math, Reading, Writing, Study/Organizational Skills, Career Development and Social/Emotional Skills. Implementation of Curriculum Assistance components varies and teachers should utilize their expertise and IEP goals when designing student programs. The integration of all six components is essential for maintaining student success in general education. Grade level content and requirements must be used in curriculum assistance in order for the students to generalize skills and strategies to the general education classroom. Please note this is not a study hall and enrollment in curriculum assistance is an IEP team decision. 

 

Goals:

By the end of the course you will:

• Know a variety of study and organizational skills, be able to use time management skills and understand test taking strategies.  Be able to use a variety of internet and technology sources for research.  
• Have a vast knowledge of opportunities through research of careers and post-secondary opportunities.
• Be able to use a variety of life skills including budgeting for everyday living expenses through real-life applications.  
• Have a greater understanding of reading comprehension skills necessary to be successful.
• Knowledge and demonstration of strong positive character traits, citizenship, and community awareness.
• Be aware of individual academic needs and develop problem-solving strategies in the academic disciplines and life scenarios.
• Review Mathematical concepts and grasp writing styles necessary for success in High School
• Have worked collaboratively with peers to develop social and emotional skills.

I am available to meet with students after school upon request on Mondays & Wednesdays.  I am also available on my lunch or during planning by appointment only on Mondays & Wednesdays.  In addition to teaching skills to make the students successful, I will dedicate a portion of class time to students who need to make up or catch up on other assignments in order to be successful in their core classes.

Contact Information

• Mr. Stinson: EC Teacher
• Success 101  
• Room 530
• 919-494-2332 ext. 260
• darrinstinson@fcschools.net

 

Parent Contact Form

Parents,  please fill out and return this portion with your updated and current contact information.  Please indicate the best method to contact you. 

Student Name:_____________________________________________

 

Parent Name _______________________________________________

 

Phone numbers _____________________________________________

Parent Email _______________________________________________

Home address_______________________________________________

Consequences:

1st warning verbal (objective is to offer reminders for minor offenses)

2nd  warning sent to ISS and/or  Parent Communication

** See school policies for a more detailed outline of Student expectations and consequences.**

Rewards:  When the classroom runs efficiently and students follow guidelines, this will result in a comfortable learning environment for students that is productive and positive. Additional incentives will be tangible individual rewards and class rewards.

Classroom Procedures:

 

• Enter the classroom quietly, find your seat, and begin your bell work
• If you need to use the bathroom, go at the beginning and end of class. Other times are kept to a minimum. In any case, raise your hand and when acknowledged, come up and get the bathroom pass. This pass is only for the Bathroom on the 500 hallway. If you need to get out of your seat for any other reason, raise your hand and quietly wait for me to acknowledge you and address your concern.
• When your bell work is complete, place your notebook in the BELL BASKET
• When all other assignments are complete, place in the Assignment Basket
• When you have completed your work for the day, complete work in your CORE notebook
• Do not dismiss yourself.  I will dismiss you.  At this time put your chair on your desk (4th period) and quietly stand behind your desk and listen for any announcements.

Proposed Classroom Schedule

Bell work (10 minutes)

Teacher Directed Lesson (20 minutes)

Guided Practice (20 minutes)

Brain Break (5 minutes)

Independent Practice & Core Time (35 Minutes)

GRADING

Classwork & Participation 70%

Quizzes & Test 30%

A	100-90
B	89-80
C	79-70
D	69-60
F	Below

Students will be graded on a 10 point scale:

Students will have journal, classwork, and/ or participation grades daily.  

Each student will be required to complete ongoing projects.  There will be 3 projects due over the course of the semester.  These will count as a 3rd of the student’s total grade for the semester.  A significant amount of class time will be dedicated to these projects.  If the students use their time wisely, all the projects can be completed at school during class. To provide the necessary time at school, the students will participate in project based learning.  Occasional tests will be given as well which will count as project grades.

 

What is project based learning? Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to a complex question, problem, or challenge.