Course Description:
This course is designed to reinforce cross-disciplinary standards and to provide the tools necessary for student success through a well-developed curriculum. The focus will be on key cognitive skills, foundational skills, organizational skills, and time-management. Class time during this course will include both mini-lessons and opportunity to apply study skill strategies to daily homework.

Materials Required:
Planner/Planner Supplement
Pen
Pencil
Paper
HOMEWORK (work book, work-sheets, calculator, etc…)
Library Book

Grading Policy:
25% Planner
This weekly planner grade will reflect the use of planners in their classes. Please note that if your planner is not with you the day the planner grade is taken, it will result in an automatic 30% reduction of grade earned, and will not be accepted more than one class day past the due date.

25% Organization
This grade will be taken randomly and will include such aspects as Network Folder organization, Locker organization, binder/folder organization, etc…

50% Time-Management
This DAILY grade will be taken to measure how students use the independent homework time provided in class.

**Absences are subject to the guidelines provided in your student handbook.

Classroom Discipline:
This class will follow the school classroom discipline standards upheld on this campus.