1. Learning Strategies Davidson Middle School 2018-2019 COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Description
This course is a support course for ESE students which is designed to help them be successful in other classes. We will be working on organization, study skills, and reinforcement of skills which are necessary for core area classes.
We will also be working on ensuring that all work is completed for other classes in order to ensure that students are able to be successful in all their other classes.
Any time you need assistance, please come ask either of us. We will be happy to help you!
Mrs. Bryson
& Mr. Guyton
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Supplies
An important part of middle school is developing effective organizational strategies and habits.
The following tools are required to help keep you organized:
Agenda*
Coursework Binder
Independent Reading Book
Pencils (several)
Expectations
Work hard
Do your best
Be prepared
Respect everyone
100% effort at all times
Be on time
Office Hours
Homework help will be available for students from 1:45-2:30 p.m. in Rm. 209/210. Please have your ride here by 2:30, as supervision will not be provided past that point.

2. Parent Communication Late Work Grading Absences
“SUCCESS IS NOT AN ACCIDENT. SUCCESS IS A CHOICE.”
– Stephrn Curry
Our expectation is that work will be turned in on time. However, we understand that there are times where work may not be turned in on time. Any late work should be turned in no later than two weeks from the due date of the assignment.
Late Work
ASSIGNMENTS
You will be graded based on a variety of assignments throughout the marking period. These may include assignments such as:
Binder Checks
Agenda Checks
Writing Assignments
Review Assignments
EXTRA CREDIT
There may be options provided for extra credit throughout the marking period. Please keep your eye on the board.
Grading
Absences
Part of being successful in school is being present for instruction, so please do your best to minimize times that you miss school. When you do miss school, please check the objectives on the board for the week and speak to Ms. Bryson or Mr. Guyton as soon as possible to get missed work.
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Parent Communication
Parent communication is very important to us. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us via phone or , both of which are listed on the front on the syllabus. Your first contact should be the teacher your student is assigned to on their course schedule. Please also be sure that you fill out and return the Update form which was also sent home with your child. This will ensure that we have the most up to date contact information for you, which will facilitate contact.
“DON’T TELL ME HOW TALENTED YOU ARE.
TELL ME HOW HARD YOU WORK.”
– Arthur Rubenstein