MAPS

Syllabus

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

Classroom Rules

• RESPECT - Each other, yourself, property (yours, mine, and others'), classroom environment, collaboration & shared thoughts (yours, mine, and others').

• THINK - Your words have power!  Before you speak THINK - Is it true?, Is it helpful?, Is it inspiring?, Is it necessary?, Is it kind?  

Grading

• Class Participation – 100%

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

What to Bring to Class Every Day?

• Charged iPad

• Homework for all classes

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

• A planner is suggested to keep up with due dates and test dates

Skyward

• Check it every day to keep up with your grades!

Google Classroom

• Check it every day for assignments!

• Turn in your assignments on time!

Email

• Check your email often!

• Communication with your teachers about tests and assignments is so important!

Bathroom and Water Breaks

• Keep bathroom and water breaks to a minimum

• Return in a timely manner - not more than 3 minutes

Cell Phone Use

• School wide policy = no phones out from 8:35am to 4:00pm.  If I see it, it will be given to the grade level AP and you will have to retrieve it at the end of the school day.

Attendance

• You are expected to be on time.

• You are expected to be engaged.

Getting Help

• Sometimes you may get stuck while working on an assignment - please ask for help! I am always happy to assist students with their work.  Even though I may not currently teach that subject, I might be able to help - or assist with requesting help from their teacher.

Required Materials/Class Supplies

• iPad (Charged)

• Homework for all classes

• Book if you are up to date on all work