Advisory Syllabus
Mr. R. Estrella
9th Grade Advisory- Life Skills Syllabus& Class-rules / 2012-2013
MATERIAL TO BE COVERED
1. High School Diploma
2. Career Planning
3. Preparing for College and Career
4. Personal Social Skills
5. Job Hunting Skills
6. The World of Work
7. Financial Planning for College
8. Choosing the Right College
9. College & University Opportunities for You
10. Other Post Secondary Options for You
11. Skills for a Healthy Life / Goal Setting - Ch.2 Health Book
12. Self-Esteem& Mental Health - Ch.3 Health Book
13. Managing Stress- Ch.4 Health
14. Preventing Violence& Abuse - Ch.5 Health Book
15. Responsible Relationships Ch.19 Health Book
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Advisory class will cover topics that help students be successful in high school, college and in their adult life. This includes physically, emotionally and socially. Expect daily homework.
TEXT BOOK:
Holt Lifetime Health
GRADING SCALE: Grades are calculated on a weighted system:
A: 90-100 % B: 80-89 % C: 65-79% D: 50-64 % F: 0-49 %
Weights:
Tests/Quizzes 55% Classwork 10% Homework 10%
Projects/Labs 25%
GRADED WORK:
Graded work will include: Reports, Homework, Class work, Quizzes & Exams, Projects & Lab Work
MAKE-UP WORK:
Must come in during office hours after school for make-up work.
All late work will receive a “C” if done well.
You must staple your excused absence slip to your class-work makeup. I will return the slip to you if you need it back.
EXTRA CREDIT:
Stamps will be placed on papers showing excellent work. Collect 5 for extra credit points.
This course may include a couple of Project
Based Learning assignments that will include some of your other subjects. Ex. Biology, English and Geography.
BEHAVIOR
* DO NOT ask questions before the tardy bell rings.
First: I will discuss the agenda for the day
Second, I shall answer any questions you may have
*Be on time. A student is marked tardy if s/he is not in his/her seat and ready to work when the tardy bell begins to ring.
If you are tardy, go directly to the side of the classroom and stand
until I mark you late in the computer attendance or 15 minutes at the most. Please let me know if I take longer than 15 minutes.
*Tardy #4: Letter home for parent notification
Tardies 5-6: Teacher phone call home, warning of tardy danger
Tardies 7 +: Teacher refers student to Administrator (or designated SLC tardy person)
Tardies 10: Parent Conference Requested
Tardies 12 or more: Loss of all school activities
* Be prepared. Always bring your notebook, clean paper, and a pen orb pencil.
* Be silent when the teacher is lecturing. If you have a question for the teacher or need to leave your seat, be sure to raise your hand to be recognized by the teacher.
* Be considerate. Please respect other students and the property of others, including school property. Don't be rude!
* There shall be respect between student and teacher.
Office hours
will be once a week after school.
You may make up tests (with excused absence) or get missing work.
Save all returned work. Your returned work is your proof of points earned on assignments.
No personal grooming - combing hair, makeup, curl eye lashes, or fix clothing in class.
*No hoods over heads - so I can see that no headphones are on
*I should NOT SEE any earphones, headphones or personal electronic devices in the classroom at anytime. I will take away for one day, send to BT office or return to your parents at a later date.
* No cell phones used for any reason. Put on vibrate. I will take away if they ring out loud.
* You will be given 4 bathroom passes per semester. Use them wisely. Cannot give to friends.
MARKS - 3 marks in 1 week = detention for 30 minutes
* Being sent to the counselor for misbehaving is an automatic detention and possibly a parent conference or phone call.
* Tardy = 2 marks
* Out of seat without raising hand = 1 mark
* No pencil or pen, paper = 1 mark
* Bathroom is no mark with free pass, 3 marks if no pass
* Talking too much = 1 mark
* Being by doorway:
1 mark
·
Not
working =
1 mark
* Turning off the class
lights:
3 marks
·
Playing
with the school’s or teacher’s property:
1 mark
* Gum
2 marks
·
Being
rude to anyone (that includes foul language) 1
mark
·
Writing
on desks or other school property:
3 marks (detention)
·
Passing
any tape which acts as a no trespassing line: 1
mark
·
Leaving
any trash in the classroom after you leave: 1
mark
·
Whistling
or making strange sounds to any VISITOR. 3 marks
(detention)
·
Drinking
or eating in classroom. =
1 mark (drinks & food
may be taken away.
·
Putting
head down on desk or arm, etc...
1 mark & stand for 5 minutes to wake
up.
DETENTION
·
If
you should receive three marks in one week, you will serve detention
for half-an-hour. I will contact your parents on your
second detention. If you forget to
come in for detention on your assigned day, you will stand
for the entire period until you come in for your detention unless your parents
write me a letter opposing this.
If you forget to come in for 2 weeks, you may be sent to the office for
disciplinary reasons. Your
parents may be required to come in for a
conference.
·
Three
marks in one week is a "U" on your report card in "Cooperation".
One mark will earn you an "S".
You must go two straight weeks without a mark to move up one
letter.
·
Three
detentions during the semester may be require a parent
conference.
·
Usually
(with few exceptions)
An "A" or "B" receives an "E" in work
habits
A "C" receives an "S" in work habits
A "D" or "F" receives a "U" in work
habits
NOTES
·
Notes
will usually be graded during the chapter test.
HOMEWORK POLICY
·
Papers
must havefull name, date, period
number and title of work on
upper right hand corner of your paper.
If this information fails to appear on the paper, your work will lose
points or be returned. Staple
papers from same assignment together.
·
Use
black or blue ink only. No pencils, except on
scantrons.
·
LATE
WORK is
a “C” if done well and you cannot owe me detention before I accept
it.
·
Late
Homework for the month is due at end
of that month.
·
No
typed HW
unless I ask you to.
·
Please
let me know if you have any special learning disabilities or medical conditions
so it will not affect your marks.
·
Let
me know if you have poor vision or poor hearing so that I may move you
closer.
9th Grade Advisory- Life Skills Syllabus& Class-rules / 2012-2013
MATERIAL TO BE COVERED
1. High School Diploma
2. Career Planning
3. Preparing for College and Career
4. Personal Social Skills
5. Job Hunting Skills
6. The World of Work
7. Financial Planning for College
8. Choosing the Right College
9. College & University Opportunities for You
10. Other Post Secondary Options for You
11. Skills for a Healthy Life / Goal Setting - Ch.2 Health Book
12. Self-Esteem& Mental Health - Ch.3 Health Book
13. Managing Stress- Ch.4 Health
14. Preventing Violence& Abuse - Ch.5 Health Book
15. Responsible Relationships Ch.19 Health Book
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Advisory class will cover topics that help students be successful in high school, college and in their adult life. This includes physically, emotionally and socially. Expect daily homework.
TEXT BOOK:
Holt Lifetime Health
GRADING SCALE: Grades are calculated on a weighted system:
A: 90-100 % B: 80-89 % C: 65-79% D: 50-64 % F: 0-49 %
Weights:
Tests/Quizzes 55% Classwork 10% Homework 10%
Projects/Labs 25%
GRADED WORK:
Graded work will include: Reports, Homework, Class work, Quizzes & Exams, Projects & Lab Work
MAKE-UP WORK:
Must come in during office hours after school for make-up work.
All late work will receive a “C” if done well.
You must staple your excused absence slip to your class-work makeup. I will return the slip to you if you need it back.
EXTRA CREDIT:
Stamps will be placed on papers showing excellent work. Collect 5 for extra credit points.
This course may include a couple of Project
Based Learning assignments that will include some of your other subjects. Ex. Biology, English and Geography.
BEHAVIOR
* DO NOT ask questions before the tardy bell rings.
First: I will discuss the agenda for the day
Second, I shall answer any questions you may have
*Be on time. A student is marked tardy if s/he is not in his/her seat and ready to work when the tardy bell begins to ring.
If you are tardy, go directly to the side of the classroom and stand
until I mark you late in the computer attendance or 15 minutes at the most. Please let me know if I take longer than 15 minutes.
*Tardy #4: Letter home for parent notification
Tardies 5-6: Teacher phone call home, warning of tardy danger
Tardies 7 +: Teacher refers student to Administrator (or designated SLC tardy person)
Tardies 10: Parent Conference Requested
Tardies 12 or more: Loss of all school activities
* Be prepared. Always bring your notebook, clean paper, and a pen orb pencil.
* Be silent when the teacher is lecturing. If you have a question for the teacher or need to leave your seat, be sure to raise your hand to be recognized by the teacher.
* Be considerate. Please respect other students and the property of others, including school property. Don't be rude!
* There shall be respect between student and teacher.
Office hours
will be once a week after school.
You may make up tests (with excused absence) or get missing work.
Save all returned work. Your returned work is your proof of points earned on assignments.
No personal grooming - combing hair, makeup, curl eye lashes, or fix clothing in class.
*No hoods over heads - so I can see that no headphones are on
*I should NOT SEE any earphones, headphones or personal electronic devices in the classroom at anytime. I will take away for one day, send to BT office or return to your parents at a later date.
* No cell phones used for any reason. Put on vibrate. I will take away if they ring out loud.
* You will be given 4 bathroom passes per semester. Use them wisely. Cannot give to friends.
MARKS - 3 marks in 1 week = detention for 30 minutes
* Being sent to the counselor for misbehaving is an automatic detention and possibly a parent conference or phone call.
* Tardy = 2 marks
* Out of seat without raising hand = 1 mark
* No pencil or pen, paper = 1 mark
* Bathroom is no mark with free pass, 3 marks if no pass
* Talking too much = 1 mark
* Being by doorway:
1 mark
·
Not
working =
1 mark
* Turning off the class
lights:
3 marks
·
Playing
with the school’s or teacher’s property:
1 mark
* Gum
2 marks
·
Being
rude to anyone (that includes foul language) 1
mark
·
Writing
on desks or other school property:
3 marks (detention)
·
Passing
any tape which acts as a no trespassing line: 1
mark
·
Leaving
any trash in the classroom after you leave: 1
mark
·
Whistling
or making strange sounds to any VISITOR. 3 marks
(detention)
·
Drinking
or eating in classroom. =
1 mark (drinks & food
may be taken away.
·
Putting
head down on desk or arm, etc...
1 mark & stand for 5 minutes to wake
up.
DETENTION
·
If
you should receive three marks in one week, you will serve detention
for half-an-hour. I will contact your parents on your
second detention. If you forget to
come in for detention on your assigned day, you will stand
for the entire period until you come in for your detention unless your parents
write me a letter opposing this.
If you forget to come in for 2 weeks, you may be sent to the office for
disciplinary reasons. Your
parents may be required to come in for a
conference.
·
Three
marks in one week is a "U" on your report card in "Cooperation".
One mark will earn you an "S".
You must go two straight weeks without a mark to move up one
letter.
·
Three
detentions during the semester may be require a parent
conference.
·
Usually
(with few exceptions)
An "A" or "B" receives an "E" in work
habits
A "C" receives an "S" in work habits
A "D" or "F" receives a "U" in work
habits
NOTES
·
Notes
will usually be graded during the chapter test.
HOMEWORK POLICY
·
Papers
must havefull name, date, period
number and title of work on
upper right hand corner of your paper.
If this information fails to appear on the paper, your work will lose
points or be returned. Staple
papers from same assignment together.
·
Use
black or blue ink only. No pencils, except on
scantrons.
·
LATE
WORK is
a “C” if done well and you cannot owe me detention before I accept
it.
·
Late
Homework for the month is due at end
of that month.
·
No
typed HW
unless I ask you to.
·
Please
let me know if you have any special learning disabilities or medical conditions
so it will not affect your marks.
·
Let
me know if you have poor vision or poor hearing so that I may move you
closer.
