Syllabus

MAPS

Ms. Klus nklus@eanesisd.net

Course Overview

MAPS is a one semester course offered to 7th & 8th grade students that focus on the skills necessary for students to be successful. 

Topics

Executive functioning skills to be covered include: time management, goal setting, organization, planning, study skills/habits, perseverance, task initiation, positive attitude, resilience, and character education. 

Supplies

• All students will need to purchase a planner (notebook sized, full calendar year)

• Fully charged iPad

• Homework from other classes

• A personal book to read for after work is finished

• Copy of text we are currently reading in class

List of texts read in class

• 1. "7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens" by Sean Covey

  2. "How to Become a Straight-A Student" by Cal Newport

  3. "A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)" by Barbara Oakley

  4. "What Color is your Parachute for Teens" by Richard Nelson Bolles

  5. "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie

  6. "52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens" by Brooke Romney

Grading Expectations

• Class Participation – 100%

• Students will earn weekly grades based on improving their executive functioning skills through assignments and weekly grade checks.

Class Procedures

The following must be brought to class every day:

• Charged iPad

• Homework for all classes

• Book - if you are up to date on all work

• A planner 

Students are expected to check the following daily:

1. Skyward

• Check it every day to keep up with grades

2. Google Classroom

• Check it every day for assignments

• Turn in assignments on time

3. School Email

• Check email often

• Communicate with your teachers about tests and assignments