Ms. Willis 

Welcome to Child Development. Lets make this a great school year.

Course Syllabus - Child Development

Teacher: Adrienne Willis

Room: 108

Extension: 73478

Email: adrienne.willis@nhcs.net

Classroom Goals

Unit One: Understand career opportunities in Early Childhood Development and Human Services

Unit Two: Recognize durable employability skills and their importance

Unit Three: Understand conditions that influence prenatal development

Unit Four: Understand physical development from birth to five

Unit Five: Understand the parts of the brain

                  The importance of childhood experiences

                   Understand the principles and domains of child development

Unit Six: Understand cognitive development from birth to five

Unit Seven: Understand social and emotional development from birth to five

Guidelines for Success

In this class, we will use the CHAMPS framework to clearly define expectations for all activities. CHAMPS stands for:

• Conversation – Can students talk during this activity? If so, about what and with whom?

• Help – How do students get the teacher’s attention or assistance?

• Activity – What is the task or objective students should be working on?

• Movement – Are students allowed to move around? If so, when and how?

• Participation – What does appropriate participation look and sound like?

• Success – Following these expectations leads to a positive and productive learning environment.

Before each activity, I will provide clear CHAMPS expectations so students know exactly how to achieve success. Visual CHAMPS cues will be posted in the classroom and referred to regularly to reinforce expectations.

Classroom Rules

1.Put Phones away when entering the classroom

2. Be respectful & kind to others.

3. Be prepared and on time with materials and assignments.

4. Participate actively and stay engaged.

5. Follow directions.

6. No food

Activities: 

Discussions

Group Projects

 Notes

Presentations

Tests and QuizzesUIZZES

Grades

Laney High School's grading policy aligns with the New Hanover County Schools (NHCS) grading policy referenced below. 3400-R Semester

NHCS  Evaluation of Students Performance Regulations (3400-R) HIGH SCHOOL

The following implementation is the minimum requirement and is outlined for students who are failing. School staff should always consider additional opportunities for growth when any student is underperforming.

Quarter 1 (Q1) and Quarter 3 (Q3)

• 
  All assignments will appear in Infinite Campus as a direct reflection of student performance (0-100%).

• Documented two-way communication with parent/guardian will occur bi-monthly (twice a month) if their child is failing the course, one of which should be a parent conference.

• Q1/Q3 grades will appear as the following:

  • (90-100) A

  • (80-89)   B

  • (70-79)   C

  • (60-69)   D

  • (50-59)   F 

  • (0-49)     INC*

    • *Teachers will temporarily put an “incomplete” in PowerSchool for students in the (0-49% grade range for the overall Q1 grade)

• Parents of students whose final average is an F or an INC will be notified that their child will receive an academic contract. The academic contract will outline academic support and opportunities to allow the students to gain a greater understanding of missed skills and improve their academic performance. 

• After the parent, student, and teacher have agreed on an academic contract, the student will have two weeks to fulfill the requirements of the contract. 

• Once students fulfill the contract, within the two-week allotted period, the Q1/Q3 grade will be updated.

• If a student fails to fulfill their academic contract they will receive the grade floor of an F, numerically presented as a 50.

Quarter 2 (Q2) and Quarter 4 (Q4)

• 
  All assignments in Q2/Q4 will appear in Infinite Campus as a direct reflection of student performance (0-100%).

• Parents will be contacted bi-monthly (twice a month) if their child is failing the course. The teacher will work with the students and parents to identify assignments that allow the student to gain a greater understanding of missed skills and improve their academic performance prior to the end of the semester.

• Q2/Q4 grades will appear as the following:

  • (90-100) A

  • (80-89)   B

  • (70-79)   C

  • (60-69)   D

  • (0-59)     F 

Final Course Grade (F1) (F2)

• 
  The final course grade will appear in Infinite Campus as a direct reflection of student performance (0-100%).

Grade Weights

Assignments are divided into categories, each with a specific weight contributing to the final grade. Categories include: Q1 & Q3= 35% Major, 35% Minor. 15% Formative. 15% Mid Term
Q2 & Q4= 40% Major, 40% Minor, 20% Formative

• Major Assessments: Tests, projects, research papers, and other significant assignments.

• Minor Assessments: Quizzes, classwork, homework, and other smaller assignments.

• Formative Assessments: Class participation, engagement, and other related activities.

• Final Assessment (20% Overall Grade) Affects F1, S1, and/or S2

Classroom Procedures

Entering & Exiting the Classroom

No passes will be given during the first or last 15 minutes of class. 

Laney High School Tardy Policy

1st tardy – warning

2nd tardy – teacher contacts parent

3rd tardy – teacher submits office referral

Assignments, Grades, and Responsibilities

Assignments and tasks will be clearly explained and Students will submit work as instructed via Canvas or paper

Assignments will be returned promptly with feedback in class or online. Grades are updated in Infinite Campus, and students must monitor their progress. After an absence, students have the same number of days missed to complete make-up work. Late assignments are accepted …(However you will lose 5 points per day the assignment is late)

Communication Procedures with Parents and Families

Maintaining open and consistent communication with families is an important part of supporting student success. Periodic communication will be initiated to share updates on student progress and identify specific student concerns. Emails or phone calls will be returned within 24 hours.

Technology Use

Laptops, tablets, and school-approved devices may be used when directed for instruction. Personal devices must be silenced and out of sight. Technology is not allowed during lectures, discussions, assessments, or when it distracts from learning.

Consequences for Code of Conduct Violations

The Laney High School Academic Integrity Policy can be found here