Mrs. Sima’s Tools for Success 2017/18
Supplies: Students need to bring with them their daily planner, pencils, and provided notebook every day. Additional items that would be helpful are: highlighters and coloring utensils.
Behavior Management: 1. Silent/visual warning
2. Redirect and Sign in
3. Classroom Time-Out with reflection
4. Classroom detention/Phone call home
5. Severe or Continuous Behavior:
Referral to Counselor or Assistant Principal
Syllabus:
Curriculum: The content covered in this class will be surrounding the BRAIN J We will work on mindfulness, critical thinking, problem solving, and team work. Students will also be given time to focus on other classes and improve their grades through creating SMART goals and communicating about their successes and failures with their families. This course is 11-12 weeks long.
Grades: This is an EXPLORE class. Students will be exploring their learning. Every student should be getting a C or above in this class. This class is not based on tests, or homework, but on each student’s individual participation in the activities in class. We will be practicing a lot in class and students are highly encouraged to continue this practice at home and with their families.
Projects/Planner: 20% of grade
Participation: 80% of grade
Extra Credit/Participation points: EC will be made available at teacher discretion. Extra Credit is not to be used in place of assigned work. It is meant to enhance and be EXTRA. Participation points are earned by using time wisely in class and of course PARTICIPATING J!
Communication: Please sign up for ClassDojo, to receive weekly school updates. Please return the form attached and check your email/phone for updates. This is the fastest way to “speak” with me. I check ClassDojo all day long and respond ASAP!