Tutoring is available upon request after school and during my planning periods. 

Semester 1                                               

Block 1 Incl. Algebra 2

Block 2 Lunch and Planning

Block 4 Incl. Algebra 2

Semester 2

Block 1 Education Support

Block 2 Incl. Algebra 2

Block 3 Education Support

Block 4 Planning

Syllabus

Eastside High School

Syllabus for Ed Support/Read 180

Teacher: Mr. Grigsby

Room: C205

Phone:864-355-2893

Email: dgrigsby@greenville.k12.sc.us

School and Classroom Norms

1. Be Punctual

2. Be Prepared

3. Be Polite

4. Be Productive

5. Be Patient

6. No Cell Phones during class.

Organization of Instruction

1. The majority of each day is dedicated to helping each student understand and complete their work for other classes.

2. A portion of each day will be utilized for mini-lessons for the students to learn or work on their work from other classrooms

Instructional Goals

1. Students will work on developing their reading-related skills

2. Students will work on developing their math-related skills

3. Students will work on developing their writing-related skills

4. Students will apply learned strategies to be successful in their general education classes

5. Students will promote trust, respect, and responsibility

6. Students will develop study and organizational skills

Student Responsibility

1. Students are required to bring all necessary materials to class

2. Students are responsible for completing weekly/daily assignments

3. Students are expected to use their time in class for academic success

4. Students are expected to behave appropriately so that they do not interfere with the learning of others

5. Students are expected to follow all school rules, including attendance.

6. Each student is expected to participate and be fully present during class time

Classroom Behavior Expectations

1. Respect yourself and others

2. Be on time and prepared

3. Follow the directions given

4. NO cellphones out in class during direct instruction.  This is a district and state-wide mandate.

5. Do not disrupt the learning of others

Consequences

1. Verbal discussion with the teacher to determine the problem and a possible solution

2. Warning that the behavior will be referred to the office, and a phone call home

3. If the behavior continues, the student will receive consequences as per the student handbook

Grading Procedure

1. Grades will be maintained in Backpack. This is different from the past years, so make sure you are looking in your Backpack for your grades!

2. Grades will be given based on completion of work. 

3. *This class is not just for general education support. Students will need to complete weekly assignments to receive a passing grade

Make-up Work Policy

• Make-up work is defined as work not completed or turned in due to a student’s absence.

• This policy is set by the district.

• Students may be allowed to make up work due to absences that are excused, unexcused, or related to discipline with no penalty, within 5 days or a reasonable time according to GCSD board policy.

• If a student misses work due to an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to coordinate time with the teacher within 5 days of return to make up the work.  Any work not submitted within the 5-day makeup period will turn into “late work.”

• Alternative assignments may be given for performance-based tasks that cannot be recreated in a make-up format.

• If a student is present on the day a test, quiz, or project due date is announced and then absent on the day of the test, quiz, or project deadline, he/she must be prepared to take the test, quiz, or turn in the project on the day he/she returns to school.

• Field trips and participation in other extracurricular events (such as athletics) are considered attendance days.  Work missed due to such events can be submitted electronically by midnight on the day that it is due.  Items that cannot be submitted electronically should be submitted on the following attendance day.

• Students are encouraged to utilize the before and after school tutoring programs to complete make-up and late work proactively.

Late Work Policy

Teachers reserve the right to alter this policy based on extenuating circumstances.  Extenuating circumstances should be discussed with the administration.

• Late work is defined as work not completed/turned in on time, even though the student attended the class.

• Any assignment that is not turned in on time will have 10 points off of the original grade earned for each school day the assignment is late, up to five days.

• After five days, the student will be assigned a 0 for the assignment.

• Late work will not be accepted after the end of a grading period.

• Students who have 504/IEP/ESOL accommodations specifically allowing for extra time may exceed the 5-day window to maintain compliance with their respective educational plan.

• Dual Credit courses may have varying late work policies that are aligned with their parent university.  

• Students are encouraged to utilize the before and after school tutoring programs to complete make-up and late work proactively.

EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL CELL PHONE POLICY

• Eastside High School is a Personalized Learning School with each student having access to a Chromebook to use for instructional purposes.  

• To increase student engagement and minimize distractions to the instructional environment, students are not allowed to use their electronic devices, which include but are not limited to cell phones and earbuds, during any class.  

• Students may use their devices before school, after school, during lunch, and class changes.  

• Failure to comply with this policy will be treated as a refusal to obey.  A consequence matrix addressing infractions is included in the student handbook and located on the school’s website.

• Neither the school nor the district will be responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged electronic device or cell phone brought onto school property. 

MagicSchool AI Tools for Students 

MagicSchool Syllabus Statement

This year, students will use MagicSchool AI, a generative AI platform designed specifically for education. As tools like ChatGPT and Gemini become standard in the professional world, utilizing MagicSchool prepares students for the future workforce by teaching safe and responsible technology use.

Students will use these tools for real-time feedback and dynamic problem-solving. To ensure appropriate use, teachers retain access to all student chats. MagicSchool strictly protects privacy and does not collect or utilize student data. All AI software, including MagicSchool, complies with GCS Board Policy and Administrative Rule IA.

Generative AI Syllabus Statement

This course may utilize generative AI tools, such as MagicSchool and Google Gemini, to supplement traditional instruction. Greenville County Schools prioritizes the ethical use of these technologies for brainstorming and self-guided learning.

• Critical Thinking First: AI must not replace original thought or coursework.
  
  

• Academic Integrity: Using AI to complete and submit assignments as original work constitutes plagiarism.
   

• Required Citation: If teacher-approved, all AI use must be properly cited.
  
  

• Content Awareness: Students must remain vigilant regarding potential biases and inaccuracies in AI-generated content.
  
  

• Policy Compliance: All AI programs align with GCS Board Policy and Administrative Rule IA.

Link for Student Chromebook Handbook: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19zNy_PGbn3LTWy697jgJGV1QYk3AwzBXliVcqYkIvow/edit?tab=t.0