FLEX

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Flex is an elective class available as a means to support student course loads. The first 20 minutes of class is spent reading silently. The remainder of class time is intended for students to work quietly on class work from any of their classes. During this time, students may also meet with teachers from various disciplines on campus to seek additional help with assignments, take make-up tests, etc.

6th Grade Flex Only

During the first trimester of 6th grade Flex, in lieu of working on homework, students will have lessons on binder and backpack organization, time management, study skills and Chromebook use.

COME TO CLASS PREPARED

Students are expected to arrive to class with the material required to read silently for 20 minutes. This means they should have a book to read BEFORE arriving to class.

Students are also expected to have a plan as to how they will spend the remainder of time on school-related work. "I have nothing to work on," is not acceptable.

GRADING POLICY

Trimester grades will be based on student work during the reading and homework portion of the class.

Reading

Students may earn up to 2 points per day for the reading portion of class. In order to earn both points, students should (1) arrive to class with reading material and should (2) read quietly for 20 minutes.

Homework

During the homework portion of class, students may earn an additional 3 points. Points are earned by having something to work on during class and by working quietly. If a student has no homework, he/she should plan to study or continue reading. "I have nothing to work on," is not a way to earn class points.

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