Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched StudiesCourse Syllabus

Sherman Oaks CES

Expected SchoolWide Learning Results (ESLR's) Effective Communicators demonstrate:

o reading, writing, speaking, listening, and computational skills

o technological competent

Creative and Critical Thinkers demonstrate:o analytical and interpretive reasoningo problem solving skillso higher level methods of thinking

Productive and Responsible Citizens demonstrate:o local and global awarenesso leadership skillso productive collaborationo the behaviors of good character

Life Long Learners demonstrate:o knowledge of healthy life choiceso the application of previous learning to

new situationso an inclusive enriched lifestyle

Course Title: Math Lab

Teacher’s Name: Sean O’Neill

Textbooks: N/A

Major Emphasis of the Course: The goals and objectives of this course align with the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Math and can be found in your child’s IEP. The Content Standards and State Frameworks can be found on the Internet at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/index.asp. Reading and Writing Standards are a part of every Course curriculum. In addition to course work and tests, Core and Benchmark assignments will be used to assess student attainment of the Standards.

Course Expectations: All Sherman Oaks CES teachers expect students to conform to the SOCES Attendance Policy, Standards of Student Behavior, Standards of Conduct, Dress Code and Academic Integrity Policy. These policies can be found on the SOCES website on the Internet at http://soces.lausd.net, Agenda Book, and in the Parent-Student Handbook.

In addition, this Course has the following expectations:

Classroom Supplies

Pencils, pens, paper, composition book, ruler, high lighters, erasers, scissors, glue stick, and pencil sharpener.

Course of Study and Targeted Standards(separate into semesters if applicable)

Students will work on IEP goals and skills leading to, and reinforcing IEP goals.

Grading Policy (please include % allocated to each category)

A weighted system will not be used. Grade based upon total points.

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Grading Scale A – 90% to100%B – 80% to 89%C – 70% to 79%

2 Course Syllabus

D – 60% to 69%F – 0% to 59%

Homework Generally, there will not be homework, unless something needs to be signed (syllabus, agenda/planner, etc.).

Class Rules

1. Prompt (in your seat when the bell rings). 2. Polite (say hello, good morning when entering).

3. Prepared (have supplies, follow directions).

4. Positive (try your best).

5. Productive (use time wisely).

Conference Period Period 3Communication with Parents (email, Voice Mail, website, etc.)

Phone: 818-758-5600 ext. 1940Email: sdo9813@lausd.net

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