Syllabus

Freshman Seminar

NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Redinski

E-Mail: redinskis@penntrafford.net

The information contained in this class syllabus is subject to change without notice. Students are expected to be aware of any additional course policies presented by the instructor during the course.

Course Description

This course will insure that students have a successful transition into high school. They will learn the skills necessary to become responsible students and will be introduced to the tools needed to meet their full potential. This includes following oral and written directions, managing time, developing organizational skills, honing inquiry skills, making logical deductions, analyzing information to improve comprehension, understanding study and test taking strategies.

Classroom Expectations

1. Students are to be on time, prepared for class and participate everyday.
2. Students must treat themselves, their environment, their peers, their teacher and the learning process with respect.
3. Students will follow rules and norms of behavior during class and as a community member of our building.

Materials

1. Pen and Pencil
2. Planner-provided by the school
3. Chromebook-fully charged
4. Notebook -divided into sections (Warm-Ups, Notes, Homework, Projects)

Absences

Students will be given time to make up assignments within reason. Students are responsible for making up the work. After three days of the assigned date or return, students will receive a zero. All assignments must be stamped before turning them in. I will check my records to make sure that you were absent. If you were not absent, you will receive a zero.

Grading

Grades for this class will be based on a total point system. The following categories will be assessed:

1. Class Participation- Students are expected to behave in an appropriate manner and ENGAGE the lesson as directed.

2. Planner-Weekly planner check includes reviewing the student’s effective daily use of the planner and goal setting.

3. Homework- There will be occasional homework assignments which will be necessary for successful completion of this course.

4. Projects- Each topic will include either a project or assessment in some capacity to strengthen the student’s knowledge of the unit.

Parents

I welcome parent involvement. Please e-mail me if you need anything. I will do my best to keep you informed. Remember we are a team, and if we work together, your son/daughter will have a successful year.

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