WA Perry Middle School Syllabus and Course Requirements 2020 - 2021 Cynthia A. Taylor, Gateway to Technology Flight and Space (Flight) - Phone No ...
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WA Perry Middle School
Syllabus and Course Requirements
2020 - 2021
Cynthia A. Taylor, Gateway to Technology
Flight and Space (Flight)
Phone No. 803.256.6347 ext.3716
E-mail: cynthia.taylor@richlandone.org
Room: Building 4 Room #3
Course: Gateway to Technology: Flight and Space (Flight)
District Grading Scale
A = 100 - 90
Grade: 6-8 B = 89 - 80
Prerequisite: None C = 79 - 70
D = 69 - 60
Course Description: F = 59 - 0
This is a one semester course that provides students with an opportunity to experience
engaging and meaningful Cross-Curricular aerospace lessons that support science, technology,
engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) initiatives and enriches the school curricula.
Students will learn:
1. Appropriate aerospace-related vocabulary 2. History of Flight 3. Early History of
Rocketry 4. General Aviation 5. Aviation/aerospace-related Careers 6. Integration of
Balanced Literacy 7. Digital Literacy 8. Coding 9. Engineering and Design 10. AEX
Program
Materials Needed:
Pencils, paper, makers, folder/binder, scissors, glue, Online Digital
Aerospace Dimension modules (6 booklets)
Distance Learning Environment (DLE) devices
Classroom Procedures and Expectations: Classroom Consequences:
1. Abide by the MicroSoft Teams Expectations Step One: Student warned (three opportunities to
correct, as needed).
2 Students should not make any changes to the configuration of
the district computer/DLE systems. (Adding or deleting icons to Step Two: Conference with student
the desktop are prohibited.) Step Three: Contact
Parent / guardian
3. No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom unless
otherwise approved by the teacher. Step Four: Teacher sets classroom consequences
4. Headphones should not be worn during class unless directed by Step Five: Involve grade level counselor or
the teacher for a specific assignment or individual work. character coach
5. Students may not bring external or movable disk drives for use Step Six: Discipline referral to designated
in computer/DLE systems unless it is approved by teacher. personnel /administrator
6. Students may not download software onto district
computer/DLE systems.
AVID at W.A. Perry Middle School:
AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) is a college and career readiness program
designed to ensure students are academically and socially prepared for success. AVID is offered
as an elective class as well as various AVID strategies are implemented school-wide. The
program will continue to focus on ORGANIZATION during its second year of implementation as it
is a skill important in schools, careers, and other aspects of daily life. All students are required to
have an AVID binder, pencil pouch, sheet protectors, and dividers to assist them with being
organized.Grading Procedures:
“All student work will be assessed with respect to the standards using scoring guides (rubrics). To help with
monitoring your child’s academic process, grade progress reports will be available bi-weekly via the PowerSchool
Portal, and regularly scheduled interim reports.”
Grade Percentages: 10% Homework - 40 % Test/Projects - 25% Classwork -25% Quizzes
Grades will be based on a variety of assessments. The criteria for creating the grading policy
should include the following:
* A minimum of 7 assessments documented in the grade book during the nine-weeks
marking period
* Three assessments must take place before the interim.
* Two of the 7 must be major assessments such as tests, written compositions,
performance, and projects.
Policies:
All student absences, tardiness, academic dishonesty and conduct will be governed as
prescribed via district- wide polices and school-wide expectations. (See Student Handbook).
Redo/Retake Plan:
General Guidelines
Students who score below 70 can redo/retake up to three
(3) assessments/projects per marking period. Students will have only one opportunity to
redo/retake each assessment.
The higher grade achieved up to 70 (original or redo) will be recorded.
The teacher determines the re-teaching/tutoring opportunity required prior to the
student retaking the assessment.
Retakes will cover same objectives but will not be the original
assessment/assignment. Alternative assignments may be required at the teacher’s
discretion since some assessments/assignments may not be replicated.
The redo/retake opportunity will occur no later than within five (5) days of the end
of the marking period.
Student Procedures
1. The student must complete a Redo/Retake Plan of Study.
2. Sign and get parent/guardian signature.
3. Submit the Plan of Study to the teacher within three (3) school days of
receiving the assessment score below 70.
*Teacher Procedures
1. The teacher reviews the Plan of Study and indicates the
tutoring/instructional support required and the rescheduled assessment
date/time.
2. Sign the Plan of Study and submit a copy to the student/parent.
3. The teacher may schedule a redo/retake opportunity before school,
during school or after school.
4. Keep a copy of each Plan of Study as a part of your student files.
*Complete process within seven (7) days of receiving the student’s Plan of Study.WA Perry Middle School Gateway to Tech (Flight)
Syllabus and Course Requirements 2020 - 2021
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