Study Skills - Term 2, 2017-2018

Teacher: Scott Bowman School Phone: (209) 933-7480

nd period) D108
Classroom(1st period ) D121 Office (2 Learning Center (4th period) D100
E-mail: sbowman@stocktonusd.net

*Parents please - Email the classroom teacher or case manager (Advisory teacher on
schedule) frequently or call with any questions or concerns to stay involved and updated.

*You can view the most updated SUSD Synergy GRADEBOOK attendance, assignments, and grades for your student
online at any time by using either the ParentVUE or StudentVUE at https://sis.stocktonusd.net/. You will also be able to find the
additional emails for your student’s teachers on the website.

Course Objectives

Study Skills is an academic support class for students with an Individualized Educational Plan. It is an elective course (you
do earn credit toward graduation) which will introduce students to the basic skills utilized for a successful educational experience in
high school and beyond. Students will receive assistance in the transition to high school and between grade levels with emphasis in
the areas of: AVID/WICOR strategies, Writing strategies, Executive Functioning skills, IEP goals support, guidance for college and
career preparation. Through modified individual-determination curriculum, students will improve self-advocacy skills, academic
self-esteem, and the ability to take control and responsibility for their academic lives. Students are expected to develop strategies to
help them become more efficient and effective learners and producers. Students will learn to weigh their own strengths and
weaknesses to set realistic goals for their academic advancement toward earning a high school diploma, what steps they must take in
order to obtain that diploma, and how to deal with roadblocks they many encounter on the way.

Grading

Grade Calculation Grades will be determined based on a point scale and by percentage, subject to change.
Notebook/Class Academic Mid-Semester Semester
Binder Check
Assignments Engagement Project Project
30% 40% 10% 10% 10%
Parent signed and returned Syllabus Acknowledgement is to be completed and returned.
Extra credit may or may not be allowed as determined by instructor.

 Binder Check grading consists of: Overall Organization, Maintaining a Daily Planner, Grade Checks, and Cornell Notes/Learning Logs
 Notebook/Class Assignments consist of things such as: daily written responses to Writing Prompts/Daily News, foundational skill building
 Academic Engagement combines academic identification and academic participation
 Mid-Semester and Semester projects will be determined according to teacher choice and student interests

Makeup work is NOT allowed for UNEXCUSED ABSENCES, unless approved by instructor.
 Late assignments will not be accepted during the last week of the semester.
 Students have a limited window in which to turn in late assignments or when needed as an accommodation, both
determined on an individual needs basis.
 Overall effort may also be considered when determining final grade, but will not necessarily change the grade.
Progress report grades are given to inform parent/guardian of their child’s academic effort and participation in class.
EXPECT TO BE EDUCATED: Learn to Listen and Listen to Learn
Each student will do his/her best to learn and succeed.
 “Titan Expectations”
*We RESPECT the bell! -We are on time.
*We RESPECT the learning! -We actively participate.

*We RESPECT school safety! -We all wear our CCHS IDs.

-We don’t use the hall pass during the first and last 30 minutes of class on regular
*We RESPECT the hall pass!
days (15 min on minimum days)
-We use electronics only under instructor supervision and only for academic
*We RESPECT privacy and our school environment!
purposes.
*We RESPECT the truth! -We get zero credit for anything we cheat on.

*We RESPECT every person! -We treat ourselves, others, their possessions, and the school campus with care.

It all starts with RESPECT!

*Parents/Guardians and students are asked to understand that each student’s needs are unique
and therefore they will not be treated equally (the same). All effort will be made to treat each
student fairly (according to their needs and individuality).

*No student has the right to interfere with another student’s right to learn*

Classroom Expectations

 Each classroom may differ slightly with rules and expectations. However, Cesar Chavez adopted guidelines for
student behavior will follow: Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Productive
 Students are expected to adhere to the rules outlined in the Student Conduct Code.

 Instructor decides whether rules or expectations have been broken. Instructor reserves the right to modify or add to rules at any
time according to policy. Administration and faculty reserve the right to make accountability decisions relative to the
nature of individual situations and infractions.

 General Classroom Behavior Management for Negative or Maladaptive Behavior (unless incident warrants a
more sudden or severe action):
o Nonverbal reminder (i.e. eye contact, tap on desk)
o Verbal reminder (i.e. request for behavior modification, change of seat, or denial of privileges)
o Time out of class for redirection or break (outside the classroom door, Learning Center, etc.)
*These consequences may happen at once or over a period of time for continued or constant behavior.

*See additional CCHS Cell Phone and Dress Code Policies*

 CCHS Progressive Discipline for Negative or Maladaptive Behavior (unless incident warrants a more sudden or
severe action):
o 1st Consequence:
o 2nd Consequence:
o 3rd Consequence:
o 4th Consequence:
o 5th Consequence:
Verbal warning
Teacher to make parent contact
Time out to buddy room and teacher makes parent contact
Teacher detention
Class Suspension - Student is sent to principal or assistant principal
with a Behavior Referral (teacher must provide classwork and proof of parent contact –
name of person contacted, time, summary of discussion if a full period of class
suspension for the next day is requested
 Return this sheet only, Please.
NOTE: Please complete the following Information Sheet and have student
return only this sheet to Ms. Putt by:

January 19, 2018

*Parents/Guardians please keep the syllabus at home for review*

I, the parent/guardian/student, have read the Study Skills Syllabus in its entirety.
I, the student, will follow all of the teacher’s instructions and expectations,
work on tasks in a productive manner, do my class work/homework, as well as be:
safe, respectful, and productive at all times. I am signing below to show my
understanding and agreement to the rules, expectations, and consequences.
I, the parent/guardian, will support the teacher’s academic goals and
classroom management in the education of my child. I am signing below to show
my understanding and agreement to the rules, expectations, and consequences laid
out in the preceding 2 pages, that I will keep for reference.
Confidential
Student’s Parent/Guardian
Name:________________________ Parent/Guardian Parent/Guardian

Printed Name
Home Phone
Cell Phone

Signature

Date Signed

Additional Information:
Please describe any medical or physical conditions that you would like to share with your teacher so that he/she may
better facilitate your child’s learning. (Example: vision, hearing, diabetes, ADD/ADHD, etc. If none, please write
NONE.

Parents/Guardians please keep the syllabus at home for review

Return this sheet only, Please.