Santiago High School

Online Course Syllabus for All Social Sciences

Course Description & Objectives:

All Social Science Courses have basic study skills (time-management, organization, reading, note-taking, test-taking, research) as well as writing, communication, participation and critical thinking skills that will be emphasized throughout course content. These online classes are an individualized, interactive, media and activity-rich, fully internet-based, college-prep courses that meet the Common Core Standards. The online courses are designed to require the same amount of “seat time” as any other course, a minimum of 90 hours per semester. Online students should plan on working an average of 6-8 hours per week, and blended learning should plan on working an average of 2-3 hours per week.

Policies:

Course Participation:

Making yourself available for the scheduled online meetings is non-negotiable. Online/Blended courses are committing to making the time to meet with the instructor, attending meetings, discussion sessions, group activities, and summative & formative assessments.


Class Notes:

Per CNUSD requirements, notes must be handwritten in Cornell Note style. If you are not sure how to take this form of notes, you can find information and an editable PDF version of Cornell Note template at this link. Click here for link.

Notes must be handed in upon completion of each unit. Points (5%) will be deducted for any late submission. NOTES ARE MANDATORY FOR COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE.

Submitting Assignments:

There are specific deadlines for completion of the formative assessments in the units to help keep you on track. Points (5%) will be deducted from your grade if the units are not completed on time.

Summative assessments (projects) must be submitted by each bench mark due date for projects to qualify for revisions at full credit.

Grading:

Grading:

Unit Notes (notes from each lesson)

Unit Tests

Final Notebook Submission (lesson notes for ALL lessons)


Grading Scale:

90 - 100% A

80 - 89% B

70 - 79% C

60 - 69% D

59 - Below F


Academic Integrity:

ACADEMIC HONESTY is a fundamental principle of scholarship. Promoting honest behavior is a responsibility that must be shared by the school, students, and their parents. Although students have permission to DISCUSS and SHARE IDEAS with other STUDENTS, STUDENTS do NOT HAVE PERMISSION to... COPY ANOTHER person’s WORK (including parents), nor GIVE THEIR WORK TO OTHERS. CHEATING will NOT be tolerated and will always result in a "0" on the ASSIGNMENT.

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT PLAGIARISM:

Plagiarism is a serious offense.

1. The following counts as plagiarism:

a. Using another’s words with a website, book, article, etc. and passing it off as one’s own work without properly citing the material (either in quotes with a parenthetical citation at the end of the sentence, or paraphrased in a student’s own words with a parenthetical citation at the end of the sentence).

b. Copying another student’s work and passing it off as one’s own.

c. Having another student, a sibling, or other do work for you.

d. Essays that can be bought online. These are easily traced.

e. Copying material word for word from OW lessons—these still need to be cited.

f. BASICALLY—IF YOU DIDN’T WRITE IT, DON’T TRY TO PASS IT OFF AS YOUR OWN.

2. All of these examples are obvious to a seasoned Language Arts/History teacher and will not be tolerated.

3. The following steps will be taken if students are caught plagiarizing:

a. 1st Offense: The student and parent will be notified and the student will have to make up the assignment.

b. 2nd Offense: The student and parent will be notified and the online coordinator will be informed of the situation. The student will receive a zero on the assignment and will not be able to make it up.

c. 3rd Offense: The student may be removed from the course for continuing to display academic dishonesty.

Online Interaction:

All ONLINE INTERACTIONS must be conducted in a positive and constructive manner. The same rules apply to an online/blended classroom that you expect to abide by in a traditional classroom.

When working on any assignments on the internet with other students please remember to conduct yourself positively and with respect for your classmates. Keep in mind that these are other people who are sharing their thoughts and work with you in the form of discussion prompts. It is okay to question answers from others, but remember to question the answer and not the person.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities:

Corona Norco Unified School District and all K-12 school sites abides by the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that prohibits federal and state agencies or programs from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities. Students in this course who have a documented disability (SST or 504), that limits a major life activity which may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations should meet with your counselor/teacher to give you the tools needed for your disability as soon as possible.


Minimum technical and software requirements for Online Learning courses:

Computer and Internet Connection:

    • You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended for the optimal learning experience. Some courses have more advanced system requirements.
    • A Macintosh or PC system with these minimum requirements:

Compatible Operating System:

    • For a PC you will need Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and access to a web browser - Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer 10 or higher.
    • For a MAC you will need OS X and access to a web browser - Firefox, Chrome, or Safari.

Software:

    • Individual courses may have additional software requirements. This may include video or audio playing software or a specific software application.
    • Most courses require word processing software.
    • In some instances, it may be necessary for some users to upgrade their Flash or Java versions. Technical assistance is available.

Other Devices:

Depending on the learning management system being used to deliver your course, you may access and interact with most course elements, readings, multimedia, email and discussions through tablets and smartphones. While tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices may allow for some completion of coursework, they are not guaranteed to work in all areas. Please ensure you have a PC or Mac based computer available to complete coursework.

We recommend that students do not attempt quizzes when using a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet, due to compatibility issues.

OdysseyWare Login:

From a district computer via the Santiago Home Page:


From the Santiago home page using the blue "STUDENT" portal tab.

Click on APP 9TH - 12TH then scroll down to OdysseyWare link and click on the link.

Click on ODYSSEYWARE.

Click on green box "SIGN IN WITH AZURE".

From a non-district computer via the Santiago Home Page:

Click on the blue "STUDENT" portal tab.

When prompted enter your username: 123456@students.cnusd.k12.ca.us (use YOUR student ID#).

Enter your password - use your district password (the one you use at school) to log in to a school computer.

Click on APPS 9TH - 12TH then scroll down to OdysseyWare link and click on the link.

Scroll down to OdysseyWare link and click on the link.

Click on green box "SIGN IN WITH AZURE".

Click on your specific course at the top of the page to view additional requirements.