Williams Field High School
2076 South Higley Road
Gilbert, AZ 85295
August 4, 2014
Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome to Williams Field High School’s R.I.S.E Lab. I am excited to be a part of your student’s journey toward graduation! This document will cover most questions so please read to ensure an excellent academic year. This information will be placed into the students file so the student/teacher/administrator can review it at any time. Keep in mind this syllabus is designed to familiarize you with the outline of the program with expectations from the teacher and William’s Field High School.
What is the R.I.S.E. Lab and HOW DID I GET SIGNED UP FOR THE R.I.S.E. LAB? R.I.S.E stands for Recovering Individual Student Engagement. It is a credit recovery program designed to assist you in getting back on track towards graduation. Each counselor evaluates student progress towards graduation. If you are off track for graduation, you are referred to the counselor in charge of intervention. The intervention counselor evaluated each student’s transcript and based on your deficiencies has decided what classes are to be taken in the R.I.S.E. Lab. Each student will have a separate intervention plan, for each individual student, depending on the student’s credit situation. A student’s administrator also evaluates students who are placed in the R.I.S.E. Lab and determines if alternative placement is necessary. A counselor and/or administrator must approve the classes you are asked to complete in the R.I.S.E. Lab. A referral form must be filled out by a counselor and a signed syllabus must be turned in before a student can begin their R.I.S.E. Lab class. No signed syllabus = No class.ATTENDANCE: It is essential that you come to class each day and that you are on time. Students must be in their seats when the tardy bell rings. That bell is the indicator that you are in class, getting your things out, and start working. The teacher will follow school and district policy regarding attendance and tardies. Repeated tardies will result in assignment to ASD (After School Detention). Excessive absences may result in a dismissal from the R.I.S.E program.
DEADLINES: All classes are and finals are to be completed by the last day of the quarter. They are reflected in your class calendar in your individual Edgunity Course. You will be on a nine-week timeline that starts when you begin your class. All course work will need to be completed by your deadline or you will receive an “F” grade on your transcript. You will be able to review this information with your instructor once you begin your class. No extensions will be given without administrative and/or staff approval.
CLASS RULES: The students are asked to follow all school rules and take care of the computer lab. Food and drinks will not be allowed in the RISE Lab. Consequences will also be followed as directed by school policy. Refer to the students Black Hawk Handbook if you have any specific questions regarding appropriate student behavior.
SUPPLIES: Coming to class prepared is essential. Each class may have a different set of needed supplies, but all classes will require you bring Pen/Pencil, headphones, and Spiral Notebook every day.
GRADING: The students grade in their R.I.S.E. are prescribed based on student performance and knowledge. Students will complete prescribed content based the course standard they have mastered. Each student will have to take the course final and the grade will be 20% of their overall grade.
Grades from the R.I.S.E. Lab go directly onto the students’ transcripts. They DO NOT appear on Williams Field High School progress reports or report cards and are not reflected in synergy. Parents do have the opportunity to receive weekly progress reports that will be sent directly to your email. Progress reports should be received every Monday. If they are not received, contact Ms. Daniels via email and request one is sent to you. If you are in periods 1-6, your grades will be checked and discussed with your teacher once every two weeks. Students must complete all lessons to receive credit for their class. An exit conference, final exam, and all paperwork must be completed once finished with a class to receive credit on the students’ transcripts.
WHAT DO I NEED TO COMPLETE TO RECEIVE CREDIT?
Please check over the “What Do I Need To Do” checklist located in R.I.S.E. Lab folder in the front of the classroom. This explains in detail what each and every student must complete in order to receive credit in the R.I.S.E. Lab.
R.I.S.E. Lab Classroom Instructions
After turning on the computer, you will use the password that was issued to you to log in. If your user name and password do not work, see your instructor immediately.
Next you will double click the internet explorer button on the lower left side of your screen. Then you will navigate to the internet and enter the following web address: http://learn.education2020.com/student/ Your EDGENUITY USERNAME is a combination of your initials (LAST INITIAL + FIRST INITIAL) and your password is your school ID number. Each class is unique and your instructor will assist you in getting started.
1. Study Section: The study section is like a chapter in a book you would have in your class. It varies in the length for each section. Take notes from this study section as these notes will help you later on practice quizzes and master tests. Students must complete each video session and take notes to move on. Please bring head phones for this section, so that you can listen without disrupting others.
Notes: You are allowed to use handwritten notes on all practice quizzes, mastery tests and exams. If you take notes for the ENTIRE class, up to 3% will be added to your overall grade for students who are taking the class for credit recovery ONLY. Handwritten notes should be taken in a spiral notebook. You must list the title of each lesson on the top and write the notes below on the paper. Turn in the notes at the end of your class for credit. Taking notes (cut & paste) on Microsoft Word is not allowed and will be considered a form of cheating. All R.I.S.E. Lab questions/essays are open book and open notes.
2. Practice: The practice quiz is approximately 10 problems long (multiple choice/fill in the blank). It will show you exactly what you got right and wrong. If you miss a question, it will allow you to go back and make changes. Several of the questions from the practice quiz will be on the mastery quiz. Pay close attention to the questions and answers.
Internet: Students are not allowed on the internet unless the class asks the student to go to a particular link or website to finish a section of the lesson. No exceptions. You are NOT allowed to use web sites such as Google, Answers.com, Yahoo, etc. to search for answers. This will be considered a form of cheating and a referral will be written to your assistant principal. Using your cell phone to find answers (via-the internet) or taking pictures of computer content will cause you to lose your class immediately and an “F” will be issued as a grade on your transcripts.
The R.I.S.E. Staff and the Williams Field High School Administrative team reserve the right to change this document as needed.
*Students are given a 9-week deadline to complete their course in the R.I.S.E Lab. The nine week clock starts the day they begin their class. Students must finish by this given deadline. Students who fail to complete the class by the given deadline will receive an "F" on their transcripts. To avoid this from happening...please make sure you are accurately tracking your classes and utilizing all your instructional time.
RISE Syllabus 2014-2015
Teacher: Ms. Jessica Daniels Email: Phone: (480) 279-8134
Ms. Daniels’s Website: http://www.husd.org//Domain/2573
On the top left of the page, under Select a Site, choose Williams Field High School, then Teacher Pages.
On the top center of the page, Under Teacher Pages, choose Daniels, Jessica
Description: This program is an individualized intervention for students who have fall off track for a timely graduation. All course work will be assigned by a counselor and/or administrator based on student progress towards graduation and completed in the EDGENUITY computer system. Students will complete one class at a time and additional classes will not be scheduled until the student has successfully completed a course. The R.I.S.E staff evaluates all incoming documents, but will not make course changes without the written approval of the counselor and administrator.
Supplies: Coming to class prepared is essential. Each class will need the following, but depending on the class additional materials may be needed.
o Spiral Notebook paper
o Pencils
Headphones
Classroom Expectations
Be Respectful
R Follow all School Policies
R Everyone has the right to learn – do not interfere with this right by distractions such as side-bar talking, unauthorized use of phones, music devices, purses, cameras, food, etc.
Be Responsible
R Be on time & in your seat when bell rings
R Bring ALL materials to class –notebook, pencil, agenda, etc.
Be Ready
R Read agenda on the board so you know what is going on in class each day
R Work the entire class period and to the best of your ability
R Be ready to learn – take good notes, follow directions, ask questions!
R Use provided class time to begin assignment to make sure you are on the right track
Consequences: The following actions will be taken for minor violations of any class policies:
1st Offense Warning
2nd Offense Student Conference
3rd Offense Call to your Parent/Guardian
4th Offense Referral to administration
*Depending on the severity, a referral may occur at any time.
The key to a successful study environment is classroom management. The classroom should be run in such a way that gives students the ability to study in an environment that is safe and conducive to learning. Profanity or harassment in any form will not be tolerated. All individuals have a right to an educational environment free from bias, prejudice, and bigotry. As members of the Williams Field High School educational community, students are expected to refrain from participating in acts of harassment that are designed to demean another student’s race, gender, ethnicity, religious preference, disability, or sexual orientation.
Attendance: It is essential that you come to class each day and that you are on time. When you are absent, it is your job to find out what you missed, including copying notes or class work results, and completing homework. You can ask a reliable classmate for this, or check the calendar and file at the front of the room. Make-up work is given one class period for each day a student is gone from class. If you miss the day of a test or quiz, you will take it upon your return, before, after school, or Black Hawk period (by appointment).If you are leaving early from our class, you must pick up your work prior to your absence.
Tardies: Students must be in their seats when the tardy bell rings or they will be considered tardy. Students will be assigned after school detention for repeated tardies.
ASD (After School Detention)
Timeliness and preparedness are vital to ensuring student academic success. To this end, ASD is an intervention designed to encourage and reinforce student academic success. Throughout the day, students may be assigned ASD by their teachers for the following reasons: tardy, missing homework, and unpreparedness for class. Students assigned ASD will serve it the following day to provide for parent notification. ASD begins during at 2:10 PM and ends at 3:10PM. A late bus is available for students in need.
Dismissal: Stay in your seats until I dismiss you. DO NOT line up at the door before the bell rings. You will need to clean up your area and log off your computer.
GRADING:
· Grades will be updated and managed through the Edgenuity learning program.
· You may discuss progress and grades during your bi-weekly instructor conference.
· Re-takes: Credit Recovery Students will have 3 opportunities to take tests/quizzes. Credit Recovery Students may make corrections for an additional retake opportunity for quizzes; this will not be available for tests. This will be discussed in class.
Cheating: Cheating means, but not limited to: Allowing other students to complete your work, copying course work, using websites and/or electronic devices during assignments, tests, and quizzes. These behaviors are unacceptable. Please do NOT do it. Students caught cheating will receive a conduct referral and may need to schedule a conference with the instructor, counselor, administrator, and parent. Students may be removed from the program and reassigned to another placement.
Electronics: As stated in the student handbook electronic devices are not to be evident in class, unless requested by teacher for educational purposes. Please turn off cell phones and/or music players and keep them in your bag. Any electronic devices that can be seen or heard will be confiscated and given to the front office.
Extra Help: I feel strongly about helping each of my students succeed. Please ask questions during class when you don’t understand something. You will need to bring your notes. Please take complete notes, the more clear and thorough your notes are, the more assistance I can be to you.