Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in math concepts and procedures to enable students with disabilities who are functioning at independent levels to prepare to participate effectively in post-school adult living and in the world of work, as well as preparation for higher math, such as Algebra.
The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:
- number systems, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
- number operations and computation
- measurement concepts in length, weight, volume, time, and money
- geometric concepts
- algebraic concepts, including problem solving
- probability and data analysis
- use of calculators
- applications in personal life
- applications in the workplace
This course shall integrate the Sunshine State Standards and Goal 3 Student Performance Standards of the Florida System of School Improvement and
Accountability as appropriate to the individual student and to the content and processes of the subject matter.
Students with disabilities shall:
CL.A.1.In.1 complete specified Sunshine State Standards with modifications as appropriate for the individual student.
Special Note. This entire course may not be mastered in one year. A student may earn multiple credits in this course.
Main emphasis is placed on developing proficiency in
mathematical computation and applications; however,
interpersonal and employability skills will be discussed as well.
Academic Goal for School Year 2007-2008
Students will increase math knowledge and evidence of growth in math.
1st Week
Students Kaplan scores will be retrieved and their FCAT scores. They will take the BASIS assessment test. These scores will be reviewed and the determination of their academic path will be determined.
3rd Week - 5th Week
The use of FCAT Explorer will be utilized and upon student's mastery of the determined level will increasingly make available challenging levels of math.
6th Week - 18th Week
The goal of this class is to incorporate the Series "Learning to Learn - Algebra 1". All students who have mastered FCAT Explorer at this time will begin "Learning to Learn series."
The list below is a list of what will be happening in this class once a student reaches the "Learning to Learn" series.
• This is a self paced program, meaning that your son/daughter will be going from skill to skill at their own pace.
• They must have a 100% mastery of each skill before they can go on to the next skill.
• They will need a composition book that all of their work will be kept in.
• The books they will be using will stay in the classroom. If your student wants to go ahead or make up work due to absences, they may arrange a date and time to do so after-school. However the latest that I am available is until 3:30 pm.
The "Learning to Learn program will fulfill all the requirements and Sunshine State Standards of a non pilot program. The same curriculum is being followed for this program.
This program was implemented last school year (2006-2007) with great success and academic achievement for many students.
At the end of this syllabus I have included the Standards so that you and your student can see the requirements that they will be fulfilling.
If there are any questions please feel free to call me at any one of the following numbers : 291-5330, 297-3011.
If a computer is available to you, contact me at any of the following email addresses: elaine.andino@polk-fl.net or you can leave a message here at: http://www.Schoolnotes.com and you can also see the syllabus there and contact me. You can also contact the Guidance Department (please give them a few days, if you are viewing this at the beginning of school, they will be swamped) and they will tell you how to get online and check on your daughter/son's grades when they become available by way of the "Parent Viewer. Please get involved and remain involved in your child's education by signing up for "Parent Viewer." The guidance department, once again will give you detailed instructions for this process.
Thank you,
Elaine Andino
* PS: I welcome visits from parents to see their students engaged in their education. Please contact me so that I can inform Administration that I am expecting a visit from you, either on a specifc day or time within a given week.
School Supplies
Pencils
2 Composition Notebooks
1 1-inch 3 ring binder
5 dividers:
1) class information and Syllabus
2) daily warm-ups
3) Class notes
4) Assignments
5) Tests and Quizzes
1 pkg of white loose leaf paper
Remember that it is imperative that your student be prepared for class everyday with a pencil.
Notes: Students are expected to take notes during every lesson. If nothing else, students should write down every example discussed in class. There may come a time when those notes may be allowed on a quiz
Student Expectations
1. Come to class with a good attitude and be willing to cooperate and learn.
2. Be in your seat working on the daily warm-up when the tardy bell rings.
3. Have all necessary supplies for the day’s class.
4. Follow all instructions given by the teacher or any other member of the WHHS faculty or administration.
5. Show respect to all members of the WHHS faculty, administration, and student body.
Consequences
1. Warning
2. Call Home to Parent or Guardian
3. Referral
*There may be times when an immediate need for Consequence #3. If so, the other two consequences will be skipped.
Final Exam – (200 pts) The Final Exam will be a comprehensive exam given during the scheduled finals time, during class. Anyone knowing that they cannot attend class on the day of the final should schedule a time to take the test before the scheduled day of the final.
Extra Credit – Each student is expected to keep a binder for this class. At the end of each grading period (9 weeks) you will be allowed to turn in your binder for extra credit. There is a possible 50 points of extra credit available depending on how thorough your binder is. The binder is divided into five sections:
1. Class Info – syllabus, class procedures, etc.
2. Daily Warm-ups
3. Class Notes
4. Assignments
5. Tests and Quizzes
Hall Passes
Hall passes are restricted to emergency use only. If you are granted permission to leave the classroom, you must sign out on the hall pass form by the door. If you fail to properly sign out and back in, you will receive a written detention.
Only one person at a time will be given permission to leave the room. If someone is already out with the pass, the next person will have to wait until the pass comes back, there will be no exceptions, unless summoned by Administration. If someone is taking excessive time with the pass, they will also receive a written detention.
Electronic Devices
Cell phones, I Pod’s, etc. are to be kept silent and out of sight during class. If these items are a problem, they will be confiscated and turned into the office where a parent must come to claim them.
Class Time Schedule
During a typical day, the class time will be broken down as follows:
1st 30 minutes – warm-up, class announcements, review
2nd 30 minutes – instructions/Q&A for lesson for the day, if required or needed
3rd 30 minutes – assignment for the day
All classroom rules must be followed and your student is aware of these rules. Dress code is strictly enforced in the school and classroom. ID Tags must be worn everyday and around the neck showing the ID picture of your student.There are certain consequences for non compliance of school and classroom rules and codes.
Attendance Policy
Attendance is only 5 days of excused absences for Jan.-May, on the 6th day and all after, the absences are unexcused and a student can not make up work for those unexcused days. Any excuses from doctors, courts or other places need to be turned in to the attendance office (not a teacher) for verification of excused or not excused absences. IF your student goes to the HUT all work for that day in that class is a "0". HUT is for tardies and dress code violations. Please make sure your student is dressed according to code and understands that tardies also will give them a "0" for that class and the work can not be made up.
Thank you.
Florida Sunshine State Standards
This course covers the following Florida Sunshine State Standards:
MA.A.1.4.1, MA.A.1.4.2, MA.A.1.4.3, MA.A.1.4.4, MA.A.2.4.1, MA.A.2.4.2, MA.A.3.4.1, MA.A.3.4.2, MA.A.3.4.3, MA.A.4.4.1, MA.A.5.4.1, MA.B.1.4.1, MA.B.1.4.2, MA.B.1.4.3, MA.B.2.4.1, MA.B.2.4.2, MA.B.3.4.1, MA.C.1.4.1, MA.C.2.4.1, MA.C.2.4.2, MA.C.3.4.1, MA.C.3.4.2, MA.D.1.4.1, MA.D.1.4.2, MA.E.1.4.1, MA.E.1.4.2, MA.E.1.4.3, MA.E.2.4.1, MA.E.2.4.2, MA.E.3.4.1, MA.E.3.4.2
Other SSS Benchmarks may be used to reinforce the concepts taught in this course.
This curriculum may be adjusted based on individual students needs and will include the use of multicultural (i.e., meeting ESOL and Diversity needs) and multiple-learning styles (Cognitivist, Behaviorist, and Constructivist) teaching techniques and strategies for the purposes of inclusion of all students in the learning process.
I look forward to a wonderful school year for both your student and me.
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