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Academic Seminar
Course Description
In our efforts to challenge the gifted and accommodate the learning disabled, we often ignore the student in the middle. The question is—how do we catch ALL of the students who slip through the cracks? Academic Seminar represents our community’s investment in our students. As we work to develop skills and increase the academic performance of our students, we concentrate on the whole student—focusing also on attitude, self-advocacy, and good character. Designed for the regular education student who needs additional structure, guidance or skill-building to succeed, Academic Seminar helps students become independent learners, build and strengthen skills necessary for academic success, and access a higher level of instruction in academic courses, enabling
them to succeed in college preparatory courses.
Student Responsibilities
- maintain organized 3-ring binder for ALL courses; carry binders to classes
- record all assignments in daily planner; carry planner to all classes
- complete all work for all courses (no zeros!)
- complete homework at HOME!
- plan and pace for long-term projects
- come to Academic Seminar prepared with necessary materials
- inform Academic Seminar teachers of upcoming tests, papers, projects, etc.
- access help when needed (from teachers and/or tutors)
- attend morning or afternoon tutoring when needed
Skill Building
Each student in Academic Seminar is required to complete at least 20 minutes, twice per week of Study Island instruction and practice.
Academic Seminar Grading
Category |
Definition |
% of Grade |
Preparedness and Participation
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Student comes to class prepared with necessary materials and tools. Student demonstrates a high level of motivation and self discipline. Students must use and bring to class a daily planner. While in class, student follows directions, completes assignments, takes notes, and produces a high quality product. |
30 |
Overall Homework Completion (Recorded bi-weekly) |
In order to pass the Academic Seminar Class, students must earn an 85% or higher for a homework grade in their other classes. Grade: 100% = 10 points; 90-99% = 8 points; 85-89% = 7 points; 84% and below = 0 points. |
50 |
Notebook grades
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Students are required to keep neat, organized notebooks for each course. Notebooks must include all class notes, handouts, homework, tests, quizzes, and all other applicable materials |
20 |
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Total |
100 |
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