Course Description
Students will learn and utilize organizational strategies, prioritization techniques, study skills, and test-taking strategies to aid in the completion of academic assignments. CA teachers will provide remediation and tutorials to assist with student success across academic areas, including reading, math, and written expression. Students will develop 21st Century global learning skills through collaboration, managing short- and long-term goals, and use of educational technology. Students may be given up to 30-45 minutes to work independently on course class work, after completing CA lesson and/or assignment. There will be a final CA Exam during Exam week.
Areas of Focus
- Literacy
- Writing
- Test Taking Skills
- Study Skills
- Core Class Content Support
- Current Events
Syllabus
Copies of the syllabus will be given out a Meet the Teacher and/or on the first day of class. Please review the syllabus then sign and return the second page. The syllabus should be kept for your records.
Grading
Quarter Grades
Curriculum & Skills Support: 50%
Skills Application: 50%
Semester Grades
Quarter 1: 40%
Quarter 2: 40%
Final Exam: 20%
Grading Scale
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
D: 60-69
F: 59 or below
Quarter Grades
Curriculum & Skills Support: 50%
Skills Application: 50%
Semester Grades
Quarter 1: 40%
Quarter 2: 40%
Final Exam: 20%
Grading Scale
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
D: 60-69
F: 59 or below