Syllabus

2010-2011 Study Skills Syllabus
__and skills which will support them in their academic classes.__
 * Course Description ** : __Study Skills is a class designed to teach students strategies__

letter grade is assigned. These points are divided into categories, which have a varying weight on the class grade.
 * Grading ** : __All work is based on a point system__. Points are then converted into percentages and a

__ Collaboration = 30% __ __ Organization= 20% __ __ Participation= 20% __ __ Academic = 30% __ __ Total= 100% __
 * Grading Categories: **

__ A= 90-100% ~ B= 80-89% ~ C= 70-79% ~ D=60-69% ~ F= 59% and less __ * See chart on back for details of each category.

· __Respect the people, equipment, and furnishings in the classroom__. Show respect with your words, actions, and attitude. · __Have all appropriate materials__ and supplies with you every day. · __Be ready to learn__. · O__bserve all rules in the student handbook. I will enforce all school policies__!
 * Expectations: **

· __ 3-ring binder __ · __ Planner __ · __ Standard-size lined notebook paper __ · Two working pens with blue or black ink, two pencils, and a highlighter.
 * Required Supplies ** :
 * __ Journal spiral notebook __
 * __Required books__ (including silent reading books)