Nightingale Middle School 2017-2018

Welcome to the Career and College Club

Course Syllabus

Teacher: Mr. Saldana

“Your effort will determine your success.”

About the course:

Career & College Clubs helps students envision themselves as successful adults, set goals based on that vision, and develop plans to achieve those goals. This process results in students who have a sense of purpose and enthusiasm for their education – in other words, students who intrinsically WANT to stay in school. Career & College Clubs results in students with leadership skills who are passionate about empowering other students to also achieve more and aim higher.

*All curriculums at Nightingale Middle School is based on California State Content Standards. For more information regarding standards, please visit

Supplies:

To ensure the success of the student, the following materials are suggested:

  • 3-ring binder
  • 8 ½ “ x 11 ½ “ lined notebook papers
  • 2 Pencils/Pens (blue or black ink only)
  • A set of 12 colored pencils
  • Glue sticks
  • Access to the internet

Student Notebooks:

We will be creating a career and college notebook. In your notebook you will have notes and written assignments. It is your responsibility to keep your notebook in a safe place and not lose it.

Grading Policy:

Category: Percentage Value

Homework= 10 %

Classwork= 20%

Tests and Quizzes = 35 %

Projects =35%

Total =100%

Grading scale:

90-100%= A

80-89%= B

70-79%= C

60-69%= D

59-0%= F

Assessments: Students will be given an assessment at the end of each unit, a midterm and final for each semester.

Work Habits and Cooperation:

Work habits will be based on the completion of assignments (class work & homework) and being prepared to complete daily class assignments ( i.e. materials, required readings, classroom participation).

Cooperation will be based on behavior in class, cooperation with others, and following directions and classroom rules.Being tardy will also affect cooperation grade.

Classroom Rules:

Be in your seat and ready to work before the bell rings.

Follow directions.

Raise your hand and wait to be recognized before speaking.

Adjust your voice to suit the activity

NOgum, food, or drink (except water).

Be SAFE, RESPONSIBLE, and RESPECTFUL!

Possible Consequences if rules are not followed:

Verbal Warning

Classroom Clean Up

Reassigned seat

Phone call to parent

Teacher-Parent Conference

Referred to Counselor/Administrator

Homework: Students will have homework at least 2 nights a week. (Varies by teacher)

Make-up Work: Students with an excused absence may make up the assignment. However, it is the student’s responsibility to ask the teacher for the make-up work.

Missing Assignments: Students with missing assignmentscould make up late work. However, no extra credit will be given.

Hall Pass Policy:

Students must take care of personal needs and use the restroom before coming to class. Once class begins, NO passes will be given!

*Students must keep all work (including graded work) until grades for the semester have been posted.*

Parents/Guardian, please fill out the following information and return by______.

Parents/Student-Teacher Contract

I have read the classroom management plan and understood the requirements and expectations it detailed.

Parent’s Signature:______Date:______

Student’s Signature:______Date:______

Contact Information: (PleasePRINTclearly)

Student’s Name:______

Parent/Guardian:______

Home Phone:______Cell Phone:______

Email:______

(Please print your email clearly!)