ALTA COURSE SYLLABUS 

• Purpose: To allow students the opportunity to build a supportive community and improve the necessary skills for pursuing rigorous curriculum in high school.
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• Course Objectives:

By the end of the course students will;

1. Have the skills and tools for managing school schedule including long term projects.
2. Set and pursue goals.
3. Maintain and present portfolios in student led conferences.
4. Improve critical thinking skills through reading, writing, and discussion.
5. Improve organization using both digital and concrete resources. 
6. Improve presentation skills
7. Improve keyboarding skills
8. Pursue ideas that engage your curiosity

• Class Format

You are expected to be on time, be prepared with materials and be willing to participate in class. The week will begin with instruction and activities that focus on course objectives.  Fridays will be binder check day and you will be given this day for independent work of student’s choice.

• Requirements

1. Class attendance is crucial to understanding and staying current. Be prepared to make up work as soon as possible upon returning from absences.  Don’t hesitate to contact fellow students or myself for help.
2. Assignments need to be done in a timely manner.
3. Materials- 2”-3” three-ring binder, highlighters, pencils, pens, 6”ruler, pencil pouch, paper, and 2 spiral notebooks.

 

• Grading Procedures

• 40% Participation- Attending class, filling in assignment sheet daily, and being prepared and involved in class activities.

• 45% Assignments- Each assignment will have a point value based on effort and correctness

• 15% Binder- Weekly binder check of organization and completeness.

 

 

 

Alta course activities include:                                

Presenting                                                     

Keyboarding                                                                                                   

 Note taking