1. R.I.S.E. 2009-10 Schedule and Syllabus

2. Schedule 7:30-7:45 – Breakfast 7:45-8:55 Language Arts 9:00-9:40 – Math 9:45-10:20 – P.E. 10:25-11:00 – Social Science 11:00-11:30 – Lunch 11:30-12:30 – Life Skills

3. Language Arts WHY??? Earn credit for English Accomplish IEP goals Prepare to graduate Prepare for life Reading: Decoding, Fluency, Comprehension Writing: Structure, Organization, Conventions

4. Math WHY??? Earn credit for Math Accomplish IEP goals Prepare to graduate Prepare for life Number Sense Number Sense Math Mastery Math Mastery Consumer Math Consumer Math

5. P.E. P.E. = Physical Education P.E. = Physical Exercise WHY??? Earn credit for P.E. Accomplish IEP goals Get out of the classroom!

6. Social Science WHY??? Earn credit for Social Studies Earn credit for Social Studies Accomplish IEP goals Accomplish IEP goals Develop study skills Develop study skills Use technology Use technology Current Events Current Events History History Geography Geography Law & Politics Law & Politics Science & Environment Science & Environment

7. Life Skills WHY??? Earn credit toward graduation Accomplish IEP goals related to behavior Learn: Effective communication & self-advocacy skills Anger management & conflict resolution skills Career exploration & job preparation skills

8. Language Arts 7:45-8:55 Reading: Assess for present level & placement Corrective Reading Bridges My Skills Tutor Teen Biz 3000 The Edge

9. Language Arts 7:45-8:55 Writing: Assess for present level  Step Up To Writing  Breakthroughs in Writing and Language  Teen Biz 3000 Journals, articles, features, opinions, newspapers, summaries, autobiography

10. Math 9:00-9:40 Assess for present level My Skills Tutor Math Mastery Practical Mathematics for Consumers Work at your own level, at your own pace – toward IEP goals

11. P.E. 9:45-10:20 Walk the track Laps required Good sportsmanship required Other sports can be EARNED

12. Social Science 10:25-11:00  Can be individually designed independent study  Units on History, Geography, Current Events, Government/Law, Science  Use technology for presentations  Help achieve IEP goals (reading, writing, communications skills, cooperation)

13. Life Skills 11:30-12:30 Focus on IEP goals related to: Focus on IEP goals related to: Behavior Behavior Social Skills Social Skills Communication skills Communication skills Self-advocacy skills Self-advocacy skills Independent living skills Independent living skills Transition – life beyond high school Transition – life beyond high school

14. Expectations Another word for expectations: responsibilities How many responsibilities do we have? Let’s make a list!

15. Expectations / Responsibilities Be respectful To yourself To others To property To your environment Treat others as you would like to be treated

16. Expectations: the ABE report  ABE breakdown: (100% = $100)  Attendance – (10% = $10)  Behavior – (50% = $50)  Effort – (40% = 40)

17. ABE Dollars ATTENDANCE dollars – how to get them:  Be here - $5  Be on time with materials - $5  Total: $10

18. ABE Dollars BEHAVIOR dollars – how to get them:  Speak in turn, without interrupting or blurting - $10  Speak respectfully, without insulting or instigating – $10  Speak politely, without swearing or inappropriate subject matter - $10  Accept responsibility for making a positive contribution to the classroom environment - $10  Accept responsibility for following program rules – $10  Total: $50

19. ABE Dollars Effort Dollars – how to get them:  Stay on task, without losing focus or distracting others - $10  Participate in good faith, without giving up or becoming defiant - $10  Complete assignments and turn them in independently, without prompts – $10  Effectively self-advocate - $10  Total: $40

20. ABE Dollars = Grades  ABE breakdown:  Attendance – ($10 = 10%)  Behavior – ($50 = 50%)  Effort – ($40 = 40%) ($100 = 100%)

21. ABE Dollars $100 a day is possible IF you earn $300 in a week (Monday through Thursday) THEN You can cash it in for Friday Free Time ($300 out of $400 possible = 75%)

22. ABE Dollars  If you are in RISE for 1 period/day: $300 = ½ period off  If you are in RISE for 2 periods/day: $300 = 1 period off  If you are in RISE for 3 periods/day: $300 = 2 periods off  (Periods = campus periods)

23. ABE Dollars RISE Periods vs. Campus Periods: RISE Language Arts = Campus 1st/5 th RISE Math + PE = Campus 2 nd /6 th RISE Social Sciences + Life Skills = Campus 3 rd /7th

24. ABE Dollars  Rules for free periods:  Can’t distract the class  Can be fined for Friday violations, and start the next week in a deficit  Must rotate periods (can’t take same period off all the time; have to use all before repeating any)  Dollar count starts over each week

25. Expectations What if I’m not responsible? Step One: student/teacher contract Step Two: homework assignments (written essays) with parent/guardian signature Step Three: Parent/guardian conference Step Four: Team meeting

26. Grades If you come to school every day, If your behavior is respectful, If your effort is honest, YOU WILL GET AN A.

27. Grades Grades are based on your progress toward your IEP goals. If you are here, and if you are trying, you will make progress toward your IEP goals. If your behavior is respectful, it will not get in the way of reaching your IEP goals. Show up – be respectful – try: = “A” grade

28. Let’s do it!

29. Assignment: write a letter to yourself We will seal these letters in envelopes, and I’ll give them back to you on the last day. Your letter should be two paragraphs. Don’t worry, this will be easy!

30. Assignment: write a letter to yourself Paragraph 1: Describe yourself Describe yourself Tell where you are Tell where you are Explain why you’re here – the circumstances Explain why you’re here – the circumstances Describe TWO emotions you’re feeling Describe TWO emotions you’re feeling Paragraph 2: Explain a challenge you’re going to have this year Explain a challenge you’re going to have this year Pick something you would like to change this year Pick something you would like to change this year Describe an area (subject, or behavior) you would like to improve on Describe an area (subject, or behavior) you would like to improve on Predict TWO successes you will have this year Predict TWO successes you will have this year