Foundations of Geography

Washington Community High School

Mrs. Kamienski

kkkamienski@wacohi.net

Course Title: Basic Community Living

Course Overview:

This course is designed to help students with special needs develop essential skills for independent and community living. Emphasis is placed on practical skills that foster self-reliance, social interaction, and community participation. The course integrates life skills training with real-world experiences, enabling students to apply what they learn in various settings.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Develop and enhance daily living skills necessary for independent living.

2. Navigate and utilize community resources effectively.

3. Practice social skills and communication strategies in diverse settings.

4. Apply safety and emergency procedures in various environments.

5. Build confidence in personal decision-making and problem-solving.

Materials 

1. Charged Chromebook

2. Pencil/Pen

3. Paper

Grading Scale     

     A      89.5 - 100

     B      79.5 - 89.4

     C      69.5 - 79.4

     D     59.5 - 69.4

     F        59.4 and below

Classroom Expectations

1. Arrive on time and prepared for class

2. Be respectful to staff and students

3. Demonstrate strong work ethic

4. Appropriate use of technology.

Failure to follow classroom and school rules will result in teacher detention or referral.

Work Expectations

1. Do your best work

2. Use time provided in class

3. Ask questions in class; email questions outside of class

4. Submit work on time

5. Academic honesty (no cheating!)*

* "Artificial Intelligence" or "AI" is intelligence demonstrated by computers, as opposed to human intelligence.  "Intelligence" encompasses the ability to learn, reason, generalize, and infer meaning.  Examples of AI technology include but are not limited to:  ChatGPT and other chatbots and large language models.

AI is not a substitute for schoolwork that requires original thought.  Students may not claim AI generated content as their own work.  The use of AI to take tests, complete assignments, create multimedia projects, write papers, or complete schoolwork without permission by the teacher is strictly prohibited.  The use of AI for these purposes constitutes cheating or plagiarism.

In order to ensure academic integrity, tests, assignments, projects, papers, and other schoolwork may be checked by AI content detectors and/or plagiarism recognition software.

Absence Policy

If a student is absent from class due to an illness or excused absence, please email Mrs. Kamienski and check Google Classroom for material and assignments. You will have two school days to make up this work for full credit.

Late Work Policy

The expectation is that homework is to be turned in on time. With some exceptions, if work is turned in late, you will receive partial credit; 10% off per school day late. No late work will be accepted after the midterm and semester cut-off dates.