Stayton High School                                                                   Course Syllabus

Course Title: Prep for Life                                                   

Instructor(s):  Ms. Krieger                                                   Grade Level:   9

Prerequisites: none                                                               Units of Credit: 1/2

 

Course Overview:  Prep for life fulfills career graduation requirements as outlined by the State of Oregon.

 

Course Goals:  This course is designed to prepare the student for four successful years of high school work.  They will be involved in activities of goal setting, career exploration, career preparedness, and encouraged to participate in all SHS activities.

 

Student Materials Required:

Paper, writing utensils, and a 3-ring binder with dividers for all classes

Colored Pens and Pencils

1 or more floppy disks

 

Course Curricular Resources:

Scholarly internet articles and web sites. CIS system, various personality tests and test preparation.

Film: Lean on Me

 

Assessment:

Grading Scale- As per student handbook

Grading Percentages-   Participation                            5%

                                                Quizzes                                  15%

                                                Projects                                  30%

                                                Daily Work                            20%

                                                Notebooks                            20%

                                                Final                                       10%

 

Late Work Policy

All work not turned in on the appropriate date will be considered late work. Late work is worth 50% of the total points available and may only be turned in during the 6-week period that it was assigned.

Projects MAY NOT be turned in late.

In an extreme emergency I will work with you on this.  Special circumstances will be considered.  If there are any questions, please call me ahead of the due date. It is up to my discretion as to if I will accept the work or not.

 

CIM Work Samples available in this class:             Informative Speech

                                                                                    Persuasive Speech

                                                                                    Expository Writing

 

Attendance/Tardies

Tardies as per student handbook.

If an absence is excused, then the work may be made up as per student handbook guidelines. Work missed due to unexcused absences may not be made up.

 

Specific Class Rules/Behavior Expectations

Hall passes on an as needed basis.

Class Conduct:Common courtesy and respect for others is mandatory in this classroom.

No hats or electronic devices are allowed in class.

* Follow the Basic Rules of Life: Respect yourself and others

* You are responsible for your actions.

* As always, please keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.

* Guests are to be treated with courtesy and respect.  Substitute teachers are considered guests in this classroom.  If you have a problem with a substitute, let me know and I will investigate it.

 

Course Competencies for Class:

We will cover the Common Curriculum Goals of Health Education.

 

Career Related Learning Standards:

Improving personal health, communication and teamwork; fostering a life long attitude in making healthy decisions that will improve overall wellness and quality of life.  Introducing basic organizational skills and addressing career opportunities.

 

Office hours: 

My preparation period is listed on the master school class schedule.  I am available during that time to help students with individual questions.    I am also available from 7:30 am-8 am and 3-3:30 pm each day. You may contact me through email at  

 

SHS encourages parental involvement and comments.  For that reason, I’m requiring that my students take this home and have it signed by a parent or guardian.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 769-2171.  Please detach this and return it on the appropriate date.

 

Parent Signature:________________________________________________

Student PRINTED Name:_________________________________________

Student Signature:_______________________________________________

 

Parent email: ___________________________________________________

By placing your email here, you are agreeing that I may use your email in order to send messages to you.  I may attach your email to other parents email in effort to save time if the message is pertinent to the entire class.  This is not required, but can speed up the communication process.