Linda Hayes Patrick Larkin

 Course Overview  Instructional Approaches  Student Expectations  Expected Outcomes  Topics/Content  Classroom Rules  Grading Policy  Types of Assessment  Additional Information

 Improves Student Performance  Provides Consistency  Promotes Accountability  Increases Communication with Families  Meets NEASC Standards

Teacher: Course Title and Number: I. Course Overview Narrative description, essential questions, instructional approaches, major topics of the course and why students are learning these concepts and skills.

II. Successful Learning Things the student needs to do to be a successful learner, general to the school/department and specific to the course/teacher. III. Student Learning Expectations Curriculum Frameworks and other standards. IIV. Expected Outcomes By the completion of the course, successful students will be able to:

V. Topics/ Content Course outline of the topics, skills and knowledge that will be covered in the course. VI. Assessing Progress Types of assessment (exams, essays, labs, projects, presentations, portfolios, self- assessment critiques, debates, discussions) Grading policy (weight of different assessments, determination of quarterly grades, etc)

VII. Classroom Expectations All school rules as explained in the BHS Student Handbook apply to this class. Here are some additional rules you need to know to succeed in this class (absences, make up, extra help, classroom rules, late work, homework, materials). VIII. Homework/Make-up Policy Teacher policies for making up tests and assignments when a student is absent from class. Also the procedures for getting and completing homework assignments when a student is not in class. IX. Additional Information Telephone, , best way to reach the teacher Make-up and extra-help policies and procedures.

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 Department Heads  Principal  Students  Parents  Guidance Counselors  Teachers

Dept Heads Administrators Teachers StudentsParents Informs Supports Student Progress Clarifies Course Requirements Provides Consistency and Accountability Clearly States and Raises Expectations