Syllabus
Mrs. Maliska [email protected]
DESCRIPTION:
This course is part of a program designed to allow students to fulfill graduation requirements through a computer-based, teacher-directed program aligned with state and national content standards.
SUPPLIES: Notebook for each course (following directions, proper notes, vocabulary, lectures, labs, and online content). Headphones are available for use, but students are encouraged to bring their own.
CURRICULUM & GRADING:
Each student will be assigned computer-based coursework to be completed by the course target completion date.
Students are expected to attend every class session.
Students are also required to engage in a daily/once a week progress check with their instructor, GLHS course mentor, and parent/guardian.
JOURNAL/NOTEBOOK PROCEDURES:
-Notebook pages dated and/or numbered with lesson headings
-Proper note-taking exhibited during all lessons
-Time management skills (use of class time from beginning to end)
-Failure to comply with these note requirements will disqualify the student from test checks or retakes. If this happens, the student will be required to return to missed work and/or lectures and redo activities.
-Students will receive 2 checks per assessment if proof of notes is available.
Students will complete at least 5% of their course per 1 hour of in-class course time*.
EXPECTATIONS:
Online and Credit recovery courses are a privilege. As such, students are required to maintain top quality adherence to the following:
-Exemplary behavior as required in all classes
-Good time management skills for the entire class
-Organized work habits displayed daily
-Display of manners, common courtesy and good attitude daily
-Compliance with all school policies (academics, attendance, behavior, technology, etc.)
-Violation of rules may result in removal from the program Use of materials as required in class.
Assessment Policy:
-The 1st assessment will receive no checks
-The 2nd assessment will receive 1 check
-If the student fails to complete the assessment successfully, the instruction will be reset.
-HEADPHONES AND NOTE TAKING ARE A DAILY REQUIREMENT.All electronic devices should be upside down on the desk, minimal interaction with the device is expected and monitored by staff; staff reserve the right to prohibit device use.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
First Offense
Parent(s) will be notified and course sections will be reset to be completed again.
Second Offense
Administration and parent(s) will be contacted and the student will not receive credit for the course. The course will be reloaded and the student will retake the Edgenuity course.
Third Offense
Students will not be allowed to recover credits via Edgenuity and this will impact their ability to graduate.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
You may contact Mrs. Maliska via email before 9 pm.
[email protected]
Student/Teacher Contract
As a student enrolled in an online program, I accept and agree to abide by the terms outlined below:
- I will be on time for class each day and come prepared and ready to work.
- I will complete all assignments independently and honestly.
- I understand the assessment policy.
- I agree that my cell phone and any other electronic devices will be powered off, concealed, and not in use in the classroom. If I violate this policy, I understand that I will have any such items confiscated by my teacher.
- Since this a self-paced online course, I accept that talking with other students is not permitted, unless approved for a specific assignment.
- I will not access any internet sites except for those required by my program.
- I will respect other people, as well as their property.
- I will remain at my work station until dismissed by my teacher and keep my area clean.
- If I have questions about course content, I will reach out to my classroom teacher for help.
Sincerely,
-Mrs. Haney
-Mrs. Maliska