College Readiness Syllabus
COLLEGE READINESS & STUDY SKILLS
COURSE SYLLABUS 2018-19
Instructor
Contact Information: email: jlcantu84@yahoo.com
Mr. J. Cantu
Rembrandt Secondary – Room #218
Conference period: 4th [10:30-11:20]
Course
Description
In this course, students acquire techniques for learning
from texts, including studying word meanings, identifying and relating key
ideas, drawing and supporting inferences, and reviewing study strategies. In
all cases, interpretations and understandings will be presented through varying
forms, including through use of available technology. Students accomplish many
of the objectives through wide reading as well as use of content texts in
preparation for post-secondary schooling.
Course
Objectives
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The student reads widely for a variety of
purposes from numerous sources and cultures.
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The student builds an extensive vocabulary
through reading and systematic word study
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The student comprehends texts using a variety of
strategies
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The student reads critically to evaluate texts
and the authority of sources
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The student uses study strategies to learn from
a variety of texts
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The student expresses and supports responses to
various types of texts
Required Texts and
Other Supplies
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USB
Drive (mandatory)
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Two-inch
to three-inch binder. (College Readiness Binder)
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Paper
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One
journal
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Black
Pens every day.
(You MUST
come to class prepared to learn and receive instruction every day.)
o As
a student, you are expected to come to school with something to write with and something
to write on.
ü
Internet
Access outside of school (evenings & weekends)
Assignments (Grading
Criteria)
REMEMBER: Always do
your best work, be proud of what you put your name on.
Major Assessments: (60%)
These are formal exams, Essays, projects,
presentations. These assessments will show mastery of course
objectives, and ultimately will help you to succeed in college level work.
Quizzes/Daily Assignments: (20%)
These include homework assignments, class
activities, journal writing, reading assignments, reflections, and any other
assignment given to you in class. These daily
assignments, will prepare you for major assessments.
College Readiness Binder &
Vanguard Planner: (20%)
All binder/planner contents, specified
in Check-Off Sheet (to be provided), must meet detailed expectations and
organization as addressed by the teacher, in order to receive full credit. This
binder is to be used as a study tool for all academic content. Planner must
include all important dates in the syllabus as well as those added during the
course.
POLICY FOR MISSING OR LATE WORK
Homework
will be accepted without penalty if it is turned in before 3:30 p.m. on the day
it is due. PLEASE NOTE: This rule is on a situational basis.
Work
that was assigned for homework may be accepted ONE day after it is due ONLY
with an official justification, e.g., a school
notified/excused absence. Any work turned in beyond one day will
result in a 10% deduction/penalty to the late assignment grade.
Leaving
home early for a medical appointment does not excuse you from work assigned
that day.
REMEMBER: It is your responsibility, as a
student, to collect and turn in all missed assignments if you will not be present
in class.
Class Policies & Expectations
Attendance: Please
attend school daily. Student attendance remains the number one factor affecting
the overall achievement of students. In fact, good attendance is the number one
issue that businesses identify as making a good employee.
Promptness: Please
be seated quickly, with writing material (pen/paper) on your desk. Use the time
before school, lunch, after school to use restroom or drink water.
TARDY POLICY
Class starts promptly
at the assigned time. All students entering the classroom after the door is
closed will be counted tardy. All tardies will be documented, unless the
student enters class with an official tardy slip from the Front Office. Use the
time before School, Recess, or After-School to turn in work for other teachers
or visit with counselors.
The following
procedures will be followed without exceptions.
1st Tardy: Warning
2nd Tardy: call home
3rd Tardy: reported to office
Passes
Wait until attendance has been taken before asking to leave the
class. You will be able to use ONLY one of the following passes ONCE per
class period: bathroom, office, or nurse pass. Do Not Use the 8th Grade restrooms, nor the downstairs
restrooms. If you are caught where you do not belong, your privileges will be
taken away for the remainder of the six weeks. Always sign out/in in the RR log
and report any issues immediately so that you are not suspected of anything.
Behavior Expectations
Respect yourself and
others. Exercise self-control at all times. Offensive language will NEVER be
tolerated. You are always expected to behave properly and respectfully, as young
ladies and gentlemen.
Plagiarism
will also not be tolerated, so please, always cite your sources.
If you have a question
about how to do this effectively, I will be more than happy to help you.
PLAGIARISM POLICY
Neither
plagiarism (offering the work of another as one’s own without proper
acknowledgement) nor any form of cheating (e.g. illicit possession of
examinations or other materials, using unauthorized notes during an exam, etc.)
will be tolerated.
Plagiarizing from the internet is also prohibited.
Students found to violate these standards of integrity are liable to serious
consequences, including a grade of “F” for the assignment
and a discipline referral resulting in detention.
Attitude
You will be expected to actively participate in classroom
discussions, and informal/formal presentations during the semester. It is very important
that you are supportive of each other, maintaining a positive attitude about
your peer’s opinion. You must also be expected to always be respectful and
attentive during presentations. You will be working in groups in several
assignments, so getting along with everyone and keeping an open mind is
important. You are expected to participate in every exercise and assignment
presented to you in class. Attitude will play a vital role in how successful
you will be, and in how much you learn.
Useful Websites:
MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS & DATES
(Please note these
dates may be subject to change, ONLY through teacher written or verbal
notification.)
ASSIGNMENT DATE
Research Major Options
from 6 universities (see criteria below) Friday, August 25, 2017
Criteria for
University Spreadsheet:
1. physical location
2. National ranking in the major of your choice 3. Yearly tuition & fees (in-state &
out of state)
4. enrollment 5.
Student diversity (ethnicity & race percentages) 6. Acceptance rate 7. Admissions requirements (HS ranking, GPA,
SAT/ACT scores, Essays?, other) 8.
Activities & Sports 9. Housing for
freshmen 10. Bachelorette Majors, Grad
Programs, and Doctoral Programs offered.
University Spreadsheet (1st
sample-4 universities) Friday, August 31st,
2018
University Spreadsheet
(Final-4 universities) Friday,
September 7th, 2018
University Logo Banner
& Presentations Monday,
September 17th, 2018
University Essays (2
Non-Local State/Out of State) – 1st draft Monday, September 24th, 2018
University Essays (Apply
Texas) – 1st draft Monday,
October 8th, 2018
University Essays (2
Non-Local State/Out of State) – 2nd draft Friday, October 19th, 2018
University Essays (Apply
Texas) – 2nd draft Friday,
October 26th, 2018
Scholarship Essay Research
(2- Academic) Friday,
November 9, 2018
University Essays Wednesday, November 14,
2018
(ALL essays revised from
outside source)
University Application
(COMPLETE/SUBMITTED) Friday, November 16, 2018
Scholarship Essays (2-
Academic) – 1st draft Friday, November 30th,
2018
Complete Financial Aid
Application (2015-2016 FORM) Friday, December 7th, 2018
Scholarship Essays (2-
Academic) – SUBMIT Friday, December 14th,
2018
Begin Financial Aid Application
(2016-2017 FORM) Wednesday,
January 9th, 2019
(PENDING FINANCIAL PARENT PORTION)
Complete & Submit Financial
Aid Application (2016-2017 FORM) Monday,
February 11th, 2019
(FINAL DEADLINE – ALL APP PORTIONS WILL BE COMPLETE)
FINANCIAL LITERACY PROJECT/RESEARCH FEBRUARY
– APRIL 2019
Scholarship Essays (2- PERSONAL
Academic) – 1st draft Friday,
February 15th, 2019
Scholarship Essays (2- VAMOS
& STARS) – 1st draft Friday, February 22th, 2019
Scholarship Essays (2- VAMOS
& STARS) – SUBMIT Pending
Scholarship Essays (2-
Academic) – SUBMIT Pending
Graduation Information/Meetings MAY
2019
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Student/Parent
Signature
Sign and have your
parent/guardian sign the statement of understanding for this syllabus and return
it to the teacher.
I,______________________________,
understand the expectations of the College Readiness Course as they are stated in this syllabus.
__________________________
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(Student Signature) (Parent
Signature)
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(DATE) (DATE)
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