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1 BTHS Schellenberger 2014 1 ACT PREP Course Syllabus Fall 2014 Instructor: Mrs. Diana Schellenberger Room: 410 Telephone: option 1 ext. 7133 E-mail: .. Class Description The ACT Prep class is designed to familiarize sophomores and juniors with the test required for admission by many universities. Well-prepared students are more likely to score higher on the ACT, which may increase their chances of receiving scholarships and enable them to have more options when selecting a college. Students will learn test-taking strategies, review English, math, and science content, take practice tests and discover ways to reduce test anxiety.

2 This course is Pass (P) or Fail (F) which requires regular attendance and participation to be successful.. Required Materials There is no textbook required for this class. However, test preparation materials, both online and in print, will be provided to the students. BTHS Student Agenda Calculator Graphing paper Highlighters, #2 pencils, and black or blue pens Index Cards Notebook Paper If you need help with attaining these supplies, please let me know as soon as possible and I can help you.. Grading The grading scale will follow school policy (as per the student agenda) and grades will include the following: Class participation and effort Completion of classwork Individual / Group projects Other assessments (journals, quizzes, etc.)

3 Final exam (worth 25% of total grade) *There will rarely be homework in ACT PREP! BTHS Schellenberger 2014 2 ACT PREP Classroom Expectations Student Responsibilities: 1. Be Respectful--All students are required to be respectful of themselves and others. Respect is reflected through words and actions. 2. Be Responsible--Participate in class and complete all assignments on time. The work you turn in is to be yours and yours alone; cheating is irresponsible and unacceptable. 3. Be Ready--Be on time to class with all of your materials. This means you should be in your seat working when the bell rings.

4 4. Be Positive or Be Quiet! Consequences: Students must be cognizant of their effect on other students to learn. Any infractions will be handled as follows: Warning, usually verbal Teacher conference and/or reflection Detention Contact home Office Referral Based on the action of the student, steps may be skipped to obtain the appropriate consequence. Fighting, vandalism, overt defiance, and/or stopping class from functioning will result in an immediate referral to the office. Electronic Device Policy & Consequences: Use of a personal electronic device (PED) is not allowed during class unless it is during a teacher approved lesson.

5 Warning PED confiscated and given to office staff Repeated violations will be treated as defiance and insubordination and further disciplinary actions will be applied using administrative discretion. Missed Work: As soon as you return from an absence, it is your responsibility to check with me to determine how best to make-up the work missed in class. Tardy Policy & Consequences: If you do not have a tardy pass: 1st time--Warning 2nd time Detention BTHS Schellenberger 2014 3 ACT PREP Classroom Procedures Academic Integrity: You are expected to adhere to honesty and integrity in all assignments.

6 If your work has been plagiarized, you will receive a zero for the assignment and may be referred for further disciplinary action. Asking Questions. Getting Help. Leaving Your Seat: Raise your hand and I will acknowledge you. Attention Signal: If I need to get your attention, I will raise my hand as a quiet signal. Classroom Behavior: Your responsibilities in this class are to be on time, be prepared and be productive. All students are expected to be polite and respectful to one another and that includes the teacher. No student will be allowed to disrupt the learning of his or her classmates!

7 If we are having a problem with behavior, I will ask you to grab the clipboard and meet me in the hallway. There is a clipboard on the stackers with sheets that say Talk to Me. Please take the clipboard out into the hallway and leave the door open. Fill out the sheet and I will be out momentarily to discuss the issue with you. Classroom Supplies: There are some supplies for classroom use. Please treat them as if they were your own, put caps back on markers and lids on glue sticks. End of Class Dismissal: Do not line up at the door waiting for the bell to ring!

8 I will excuse you to leave. Entering the Classroom: Get your folder out of the crate, pick up any handouts, and sit down. You must be in your seat and quietly working on the I Can Statements and/or the Bell Ringer when I close the door. Closing the door is your signal that class is ready to begin. Group Work: All conversations should focus on the task at hand. Listen and respect the thoughts and opinions of the other members in your group. Make sure everyone is involved. Perform the assignment to the best of your ability. In-Class Work: Put keep all of your work, completed or not in your classroom folder in the crate.

9 Please do not take your folder out of the classroom! Makeup Work: You are expected to make up any work missed during your absence. On the day you return, check the appropriate folder for any missed assignments. Please check the student agenda for policies regarding makeup work. Restroom: You are expected to use the restroom between classes. If it is an emergency, simply raise your agenda, make eye contact with me and at my nod, you will be excused. Tardiness: If you come in late, quietly go to your seat and leave your tardy pass at the corner of your desk. When you need extra help or a conference with me: If you have questions about your grade, feel you aren t understanding some of the material we re working on, or have other concerns, please see me after class and I will set up a time where we can speak to discuss your concerns or answer your questions.

10 Please don t wait until the last minute to ask for help. I want each and every one of you to succeed in my class, but you must also show that you have a vested interest in your success. BTHS Schellenberger 2014 4 ACT PREP Course Outline Fall 2014 August 18-December 19, 2014 (18 weeks) UNIT 1 (1 week) Introduction to the ACT Review Syllabus Evaluate EXPLORE and PLAN scores, if available College readiness benchmarks UNIT 2 (3 weeks) English 45 minutes/75 questions Punctuation Grammar Style Sentence structure Organization/clarity UNIT 3 (3 weeks)