Course Information


Becky Boyd

BECK ACADEMY 

2023-2024 - Syllabus

   

 

Beck Academy:

We believe...

Greenville County Schools Mission: We collaborate with the home and community to provide educational experiences which prepare students for life‐long learning and for ethical, productive participation in a democratic society and the global community.

Greenville County Schools Vision: To be an exemplary, continuously improving educational organization in which all students achieve their maximum potential through a rigorous, engaging curriculum and support systems that cultivate and promote their well‐being.

The mission of Beck Academy is to meet the academic needs of our culturally diverse student body in a safe environment that nurtures, accepts and encourages all students to be productive citizens of the global community, life-long learners and future leaders.  

 

 

Instructor: Becky Boyd

Room: 804

Planning Times: 10:00-10:45

Available Conference Times: 10:00-10:45

E-Mail:  bboyd@greenville.k12.sc.us

Web Address: www.greenville.k12.sc.us/websites/beck/bboyd/index.html

School Telephone:  (864) 355-1460

 


COURSE TITLE:   


Moderate Self-Contained Grades 6-8


COURSE DESCRIPTION (Focus and Purpose): 


     This class is a self-contained class that directly addresses goals on students’ Individual Education Plans (IEP). In order to be served in this class a student must have a mental disability and some have a medical diagnosis as well, which impacts the students’ progress in the general curriculum. On file, the student will also have signed a parent consent form for placement in special education and a current IEP.



LEARNING LEVELS: 

  

 Students in this class are working below grade level. The specific student’s present levels of performance are addressed in the IEP on file in the classroom.  An overall review of all subject areas will be based on the individual goals and objectives of each student’s individual education plan.  A variety of instructional approaches will be utilized to accommodate the adverse levels of each of the students.  Each student will receive a quarterly update for all subject areas based on their individual level of functioning and approximating the extended standards for that particular grade level. 


GOALS:

           

 My mission is to motivate my students to become as independent as possible in their daily life. I want them to be able to effectively communicate their needs in the community settings.


COURSE OUTLINE/ INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS for the Year:  


Instruction and Units will be tailored to the student’s IEP and aligned with the South Carolina Alternate Assessment Standards and Measurement Guidelines.


Social Studies:

Demonstrates the Understanding of his or her own self and surroundings

Demonstrates the understanding of family and community

Demonstrates the understanding of the roles of people in authority, the purposes of rules, and the consequences of breaking rule

Demonstrates the qualities of good citizenship

Demonstrates an understanding of significant American values, principles, historical figures, and national holidays

Demonstrates the understanding of the ideas of jobs, work, and money

Demonstrates the understanding of significant and historical events and accomplishments of key figures


Math:

Numbers, representing numbers, relationships among numbers, and number systems

Operations and how they relate to one another

Compute fluently and make reasonable estimates

Patterns, relations, and functions

Mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols

Analyze change in various contexts

Analyze characteristics and properties of two-and three- dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships

Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems

Understand measurable attributes of objects and the units, systems, and processes of measurement

Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements

Formulate questions that can be addressed with data and collect, organize, and display relevant data to answer them

Understand and apply basic concepts of probability


Reading:

Reading process and comprehension

Analysis of Texts

Word Study and Analysis

Writing: Using A Process Approach

Writing: Writing Purposes

Writing: Responding To Text

Writing: Legibility

Communication: Speaking

Communication: Listening

Communication: Viewing


Science:

Scientific Inquiry

Organisms, Habitats and Life Cycles

Weather

Earth and Space Systems

Earth Materials and Change

Properties of Matter and Energy

Exploring Force and Motion


TEACHING METHODS and STRATEGIES: 

   

 Instructional activities are designed based on the student’s IEP and South Carolina Alternate Assessment Standards and Measurement Guidelines. www.state.sc.us/sde/educators/standards.


       

ASSESSMENTS and GRADING/ IB MYP RUBRIC ASSESSMENTS for LANGUAGE A:


PROCEDURES for RECORDING STUDENT PROGRESS: 

Students are assessed using both formative and summative assessments. Daily class assignments, homework grades, tests, projects, group work, and quizzes will be included in these assessments. A progress monitoring folder is kept in the classroom that assesses the student’s progress on their individual goals in their IEP. Students receive interim progress reports and quarterly reports.

The district-wide grading scale is as follows:

100-90 A

89-80 B

79-70 C

69-60 D

59-0 F


Students receive quarterly report cards.



MAKEUP WORK/ ABSENCE POLICY:


Students must make up missed work within 5 days of returning to school.  Students are responsible for making arrangements with teachers to make up work. Teachers should be contacted before or immediately after the excused absence. Students must complete and turn in the work on time to receive credit. Parents may also request assignments through Guidance for an extended absence.

Beck Academy Student Handbook 2021-2022.



CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS AND PROCEDURES: 

 

 Students are expected to be respectful of each other at all times. There are several required expectations:

ALL students must wear an ID badge.

ALL students must abide by the dress code.

ALL students must practice the 3 R's: Rights of others, Respect for others, Responsibility for learning


SCHOOL-WIDE DISCIPLINE PLAN: 


Specific rules and policies regarding discipline can be found on the school district website and in our student planner. Our school wide discipline plan with regards to minor rule violations consists of a step plan designed to give parents the opportunity to assist with discipline whenever possible. The steps are:

1.  Warning

2.  Parent phone call

3.  After-school detention

4.  After-school detention

5.  Office referral

Beck Academy Student Handbook 2021-2022

Additional student behavior guidelines may be found in the student handbook.

PROCEDURES for NON-INSTRUCTIONAL ROUTINES:

Students are expected to be on time and to have all assignments and materials needed for the class. Attendance is taken at the beginning of the class period.  As students enter the room, they should get their materials needed for the day, sharpen their pencils, be seated, and begin completing the assigned bell work. Roll is taken at the beginning of the day and tardies are noted. Students are asked not to go to the restroom unless it is an emergency. Instructional time is very important. 



PARENT COMMUNICATION:  


Parents, teachers, and students work together to promote learning. It is important to me to communicate with you on a regular basis concerning your child’s progress in learning required concepts and standards. Please feel free to call me at any time. Calls during the instructional day are directed directly to my voicemail. I will always respond within 12 hours. You can also reach me by email. Specific numbers and addresses are listed in the contact section of my syllabus.

 I am always available for a conference. Please contact me with conference requests at bboyd@greenville.k12.sc.us or 355-1479.

          You will receive quarterly report cards about your child’s grades. Reading and writing are fundamental skills and concepts that promote success in education and self actualization toward becoming a life-long learner.