Syllabus/Materials/Schedule

Essentials of English I

Independent Living Skills I

Employability Education I

Essentials of Technology

Teacher:  Julie Forth

864-582-3479 Ext. 5122

[email protected]

Assistant:  Nikki Stuttz

 

Course Descriptions:

 

Essentials of English I (Fall) emphasizes English Language Arts literacy concepts that are aligned to the South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards and the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. This course will provide an integrated model of literacy and self-determination skills necessary for daily living and the world of work. The integrated model of literacy for this course will focus on inquiry, analysis and communication to explore literary, informational, and non-print text.

 

Independent Living Skills (Fall) is designed for students to learn about a wide range of personal self-care activities across home, school, work, and community settings.  We will focus on self-care, organization, computer use, safety, money management, and preparing for living independently.

 

Employability Education I (Spring) is designed for students to explore interests, research careers, create resumes, practice interview skills, and conduct informational interviews and job shadows. This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental attitudes, behaviors, and habits needed to obtain and maintain employment and make career advancements. Students will participate in school-based learning activities including work ethic development, job-seeking skills, decision-making skills, and self-management. Students will begin a career portfolio as part of the requirements for the South Carolina High School Credential.

 

Essentials of Technology (Spring) emphasizes the Computer Science course of study aligned to the South Carolina Computer Science High School Standards. This course of integrated content and process standards will enable students to develop world-class knowledge, skills, life, and career characteristics identified in the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate as a computer literate student.

 

Class Expectations:

 

Students will be expected to CARE.

Be Compassionate

         Be kind to teachers and other students.

Be Accountable

         Have materials ready when class begins.  Make sure chromebooks are   

         charged at home.  Be on time to class.  Keep cell phones off in backpacks during 

         the school day.  Create original work (no plagiarism).  Complete make-up work   

         within five days of returning after an absence.  

Be Respectful

         Be respectful to others and all school materials.

Be Engaged

         Do your best work.  Stay on task.

 

Consequences for Not Following Expectations:

 

First Offense:  Warning

Second Offense:  Parent Contact

Third Offense:  Discipline Referral

 

Personal Device Policy:

 

Per the District-wide policy (JICJ) on personal devices, all personal devices and device accessories must be powered off and put away, without access, for the duration of the school day (8:10 am - 3:25 pm).  Violations of this policy will be enforced per the student handbook and will result in disciplinary action.  Personal devices include, but are not limited to, cell phones, ipads, non-school issued computers, or any device with the ability to provide communication through wi-fi, mobile data, or other means.  Device accessories are any wired or wireless accessories that can connect to a personal device. 

 

AI Policy:

 

In our world, the digital landscape is continually evolving.  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly common tool used by students.  AI can be used effectively and appropriately to support learning by assisting in proofreading, generating ideas, and assisting in understanding complex topics.  However, AI should not replace a student's individual intellectual effort in class.  Inappropriate use of AI in a classroom setting occurs when a student uses AI to generate work for a course and claims it as their own intellectual capital.  Inappropriate use of AI for class assignments, homework, quizzes, tests, or projects will be considered cheating and plagiarism and will be handled accordingly.   

 

e-Learning Days:

 

In case of inclement weather or other situations that prevent us from having class in person, we will have e-Learning Days.  If this happens, all my assignments for the day will be posted in Google Classroom by 8 am.  An email will be sent to both students and parents/guardians with instructions.  Students without WiFi or students who have not completed work for the assigned day(s), will have up to 5 days after returning to school to submit their assignments before the student will be marked absent for the day.

 

Teacher-Parent Communication:

 

A weekly newsletter will be emailed every Sunday.  This newsletter will give you information regarding the week’s lessons and any important upcoming events.  If you need to contact me, the best way to reach me is by email at [email protected].  We can schedule meetings to meet in person or by phone to discuss any issues concerning your child.  You are also welcome to call the school and leave a message in my voicemail at 864-582-3479 ext. 5122.