Reading 10

Class Description

The Reading 10 class will utilize the iLit program, designed to accelerate and support reading growth.  Students will focus on whole group instruction, writing, independent reading, and vocabulary to support improved comprehension.  

Class Syllabus

     Reading 10

Mrs. O’Boyle

Room 207

Supplies:

1. Chromebook

2. Notebook/Paper

3. Writing Utensils

Grading: 70% Assessments/ 30% Daily Work

         1, Assessments:  quizzes, tests, projects

         2. Daily Work:  bell ringer,  participation exercises - oral and written

Grading Scale:

         100-90        A

         89-80         B

         79-70         C

         69-60         D

         59-0           F

Expectations:

1. Be prompt! You must be ready to learn  when the bell rings.  There will be many activities to do, so you must be ready! Be aware of the tardy policy!

2. Be inquisitive!  Please ask questions if you do not understand.  If you do not ask, I will assume that you understand.

3. Be organized! Keep all information throughout the semester.  You will need it.  You will take a cumulative final exam at the end of each semester. Bring your chromebook to class everyday as assignments will be turned in on Google Classroom.

4. Be attentive!  Know your Scottsbluff High School Handbook and its policies.

5. Be positive! Life is so much more enjoyable when you can have fun and learn at the same time.

Rules and Expectations – Mrs. O’Boyle – Room 207

To better explain the Rights and Responsibilities of the students, the general rules are written out below.

1.  Drink: Clear liquid is allowed in the classroom as long as it is in a clear plastic bottle and has a lid.  It can’t be taken to the computers. Food is not allowed in the classroom.

2. Leaving the classroom during instructional time: – You will not be allowed to leave the classroom for the first ten minutes and last ten minutes of class.  One person will be allowed out of the room at a time and you must sign the sign-out sheet when you leave and return.  If using the restroom or filling a water bottle you must use the restroom on 2nd floor, midway down from our classroom.

3. Be Responsible – Bring pen or pencil and Chromebook to class.  Please remember to charge your Chromebook each night.  .

4. Dress Code – No caps, or inappropriate clothing are permitted (see Student Handbook).

5. Tardy – See School Tardy Policy                    You will be tardy if you are not inside the classroom when the bell rings.

6. Absences – See School Attendance Policy

If you are more than 10 minutes late, you will be considered absent. It is important to come to class even if you are late.  Do not be truant!!

7. Make Up Work Due To Absence – Make-up work is the responsibility of the student. Students have one school day for every day missed from class to make up assignments or tests.

8.  Personal Electronic Device  (PED) Policy

This classroom is designated a RED zone, meaning cell phone use is prohibited.  Cell phones may be stored in the phone bin on the front table at the beginning of class and may be picked up at the end of class.  Students may keep their PED in the classroom, but it must be put away out of sight during class.  Infraction of this rule will result in the following consequence: Student will be asked to put PED away.  Repeated infraction will result in PED being confiscated by teacher and put on teacher’s desk until end of period.  Refusal to comply will result in referral to campus security and administration for willful insubordination. 

To maintain expectations, classroom rules will be reviewed at the beginning of the semester.

Sign – out sheet is located on counter.

Tardy policy and PED policy posted in classroom.  Infractions of PED policy will be noted on google sheet with date.

Students have individual space to store materials in classroom, pencils are available for students if they do not have one.

Seating chart is implemented for each class and adjusted as needed to minimize disruption between students. 

Accomplishments:

  This course is designed to further develop and support a student's vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension skills.  Students will learn strategies for organizing their writing in clearly structured responses. 

Students are advised to visit their Google Classroom site once a day to view new announcements.

● Students are advised to check email at least once a day to stay up to date on information about classes and assignments.

● Not knowing the class policies is not an excuse for not following the policies.

Absent/late work policy  Late daily work assignments will be accepted for a week following the due date.  Daily work assignments that are more than a week late will not be accepted. 

Attendance/Tardy policy--We will follow the handbook’s tardy policy.  Attendance and participation are vital to your success.  If you are participating remotely, absence is failure to reply to email or engage in discussion or chat, or lack of participation.

Assignment Policy

● Students will submit all assignments electronically via Google Classroom.

● If there are technical problems with Google Classroom, assignments can be sent to your teacher through email. The subject line MUST include your name, class name, and name of assignment.

● All assignment due dates refer to midnight MDT on the listed due date.

● When technical problems occur and you cannot submit your assignment electronically, send an email to your teacher to explain the difficulty. If you cannot use email, call the school and leave a message for your teacher with a phone number where you can be reached.

● Your teacher will review assignments within 3 days of the due date and will send you feedback electronically either by email or through comments posted on Google Classroom.

● Grades on assignments will be posted in the gradebook within 3 days of the due date of the assignment. You must go to Infinite Campus to learn your grade, do not call or email the teacher to find out your grade.

● If you need to discuss your grade or feedback you received, make an appointment to speak with your teacher. This can be done during office hours or via email.

● Teachers will not post student work online without student permission.

E-Mail Policy

Here are some  guidelines for e-mail communication with your teacher.Excessive emails make unreasonable time demands on both the sender and recipient. Please ensure you have a legitimate need before you write. Thanks.

● Your teacher will answer email about:

○ Questions arising from difficulty in understanding course content.

○ Requests for feedback about graded assignments.

○ Private issues appropriate for discussion within the teacher-student relationship.

● Your teachers will not answer emails which:

○ Pose questions answered in the course information sections of the course site.

○ Lack a subject line clearly stating the purpose of the email.

○ Raise an inappropriate subject.

● Your teachers will answer emails received on a given day no later than 3:45 on the next day.

You are reminded that a policy in the Class Syllabus requires you to read your email every day to assure that you receive course information disseminated by email in a timely fashion.

Discussion Policy

● Forums will have a deadline by which time all students must have posted their responses to receive credit for participation.

● Chats will have a specific time period during which students must participate to receive credit.

● The teacher will not participate in a discussion prior to the discussion deadline.

● Within 24 hours, the teacher will review all student responses and post a response as a course announcement.

● Students will be graded on discussion postings. Points are earned based on quality of responses and compliance with the required number of postings as specified in individual assignment instructions.

● Individual discussion assignment instructions will indicate the number of points that can be earned on that particular discussion assignment.

● The points earned by each student on a given discussion will be posted to the online gradebook no later than one week after the discussion ends.

● Students are expected to focus on the specific topic of the discussion as assigned. The introduction of irrelevant subjects is not allowed. Violators will be asked to leave the discussion and a grade of 0 points will be recorded.

● All students have a right to express their own opinions in discussions, and every other student must respect this right. Any student posting a comment disrespectful of this right will be asked to leave the discussion, and a grade of 0 will be recorded.

● “Flaming” is posting abusive or insulting messages. Any student who engages in flaming in a discussion will be required to leave the class. A grade of F for the course will be reported.

● Controlling behavior includes, but is not limited to, attempts to dominate a discussion by posting threads excessively, intentionally changing the discussion topic, or exhibiting an inappropriate or argumentative attitude. Controlling behavior is not permitted. Violators will be asked to leave the discussion and a grade of 0 points will be recorded.

● Students required to leave a discussion will be notified of this consequence in a private email.

Technology

Can your teacher help you?

○     IF you are taking an online test and having technical difficulties, please raise your hand if you are in class.  If you are taking the test remotely, please email the teacher. 

○     For any Chromebook, software, or hardware issue and you are not at school, submit a ticket online via the web link in your bookmarks.

○     If you are at school, go to the Media Center and submit a ticket via the kiosk computer.

○     If you are not able to get to the web link or kiosk, email Tammy Harrison at tharrison@sbbearcats.net, or call 308-635-6246 and leave your name, a message, and a return number for Tammy Harrison

Student Google Classroom Information

Invite Link:  https://classroom.google.com/c/NzAzNDAzOTU0MzM1?cjc=nhntcw6

Parent Google Classroom Information

If a parent would like to receive a summary from Google Classroom, then please email Barb O'Boyle at boboyle@sbps.net. The parent will then receive an email to accept the invitation.