Academic Support Syllabus 2023/2024

Academic Support is an inclusive class. All students are welcome and respected no matter their race, religion, gender identify, disability, or economic status.

Grading

Academic Skills is a Pass/Fail Class.

A passing grade is earned for consistently meeting the following criteria:

using class time wisely

using good effort

following staff directions

allowing peers to work

attending class when present at school

Curriculum

Please Note

This curriculum is for general planning purposes only. Tasks may be deleted, moved to another year or added depending on a student’s needs and when a student enters the program.

Academic Skills DOES NOT replace the need for students to do work at home; if your student suggests that he/she has finished his/her work, ask to see it!

Study Skills - students will
- complete a study skills survey - pre, mid, and post year
- record homework assignments & due dates using a method that works for them
- explore and practice new ways of studying facts for assessments
- practice taking notes using the outline method &/or the paragraph/section method
- make a 3 column study guide for math vocabulary
- practice actively asking for help & keeping classroom teachers informed of difficulties or problems

Executive Functioning - as needed, students will participate in
- setting up and using an organizational system for storing handouts, homework assignments and other paper products
- clean-outs of organizational system - biweekly, monthly, quarterly depending on a student's need
- informing staff of what they plan to work on during class time when asked
- weekly grade check-ins on Weeks 2 - 10 0f a quarter
- prioritizing homework assignments
- chunking lengthy & long term assignments & recording chunks in the student’s agenda or calendar
- prewriting activities
- using a template outline to organize thoughts for an essay
- using a reference card or sheet as a guide through math problems
- demonstrating where to find resources
- individual activities as needed

Transition Activities - students will
- write a year long term SMART goal for school
- create a person centered plan
- complete a college survey
- in conversation, demonstrate an understanding of his/her disability & accommodations

Transition Activities - upon request, students can receive help for
- constructing a resume
- writing a cover letter
- writing a common application essay
- navigate an online job application

Individual Help and Instruction on Content Classes as Needed