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Summary of Course Content and Skills to be Taught:
Advance English/Mathematics Laboratory has been designed to address the needs of students who are deficient in the area of basic skills. Advance English/Mathematics Laboratory students will have a program of studies tailored to meet their learning needs. Traditional instruction will be enhanced by the use of educational software including Cornerstone, STAR Reading and Math Assessments, and Accelerated Reader. The Mathematics component of this course provides comprehensive coverage in the following areas: number concepts, whole number computation, estimation, decimals, fractions, percents, data and graphing. The English component of this course provides extensive instruction to build reading vocabulary and enhance language arts skills including capitalization, punctuation, usage, and spelling. Students will be provided with a solid framework of basic skills so they may advance in a challenging academic environment. Every student enrolled in the Advance program will be assigned an individual learning plan with specialized assignments to address his or her areas of need.
[ Back to TOP of page ] Students are evaluated by various methods, including quizzes, tests, homework, and special projects. In the event that a student is absent for a test or any classwork, he/she will resume prescriptive assignments upon return to the classroom. All assessments will be individualized, as every student will work at his/her competency level. Class participation and effort are important to the grading process; therefore, students must make every effort to stay on task.
[ Back to TOP of page ] Homework provides students with the opportunity to practice new material and to master content and tech-niques. Assigned work is to be turned in on time. No excuses are allowed.
It is important to come to school every day. Since all instruction is sequential, students will benefit from coming to class each day.
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Your teachers will be available after school on at least one afternoon per week from 2:05 to 3:00 p.m. to provide any assistance regarding homework or class instruction.
Method for Parents to Communicate with Teacher:
Parent(s) who would like to speak with the teachers should contact their child's counselor at the counseling office at 787-7329. The counselor will make arrangements for a mutually convenient meeting time. If parent(s) are concerned about a child's progress between report cards, they should contact the counselor and request a progress report.
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