Academic Support - Grades 10 & 11
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Academic Support course at this level will continue the focus of the 9th Grade Program with an emphasis on the skills necessary for a student to complete work effectively. Self-advocacy and independence are encouraged for the students to gain skills they will need in their post-secondary placements. At this level the program will also address such topics as transition planning, the importance of high school transcripts, post-secondary options and support services, teacher recommendations, HSPA Exam and the procedures required to take the PSAT Exam, SAT Exam, ACT Exam.
TOPICS:
Annual Goals and Objectives
Preparation and Organization
Learning Strategies
Note Taking
Test Taking Skills
Transition Planning
Time Management
Communication Skills
Test Preparation
Research SkillsAdvocacy
SUGGESTED MATERIALS:
- Daily Planner
- 3 ring notebooks/binders with paper
- Pens, pencils, highlighters
- White out
- Calculator
ASSESSMENT/GRADING: All posted grades are based on points earned out of total possible points. This course is pass/fail.
- Class Preparation
- Planner
- Class Work
- Notebook checks
- Class activities/assignments
- Semester Project(s)