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This document provides an overview of the Concourse 9 course which uses project-based learning with a focus on health and medical science. Students will explore connections between various subjects while examining the past, present, and future of health and medical science. Student success will be evaluated through researching, creating, and presenting two summative projects per semester. By the end of the year, students will have practiced skills to prepare them for future successes such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, and community building. The document outlines classroom policies, expectations, grading procedures, and required supplies.

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Concourse 9 Syllabus 18 19

This document provides an overview of the Concourse 9 course which uses project-based learning with a focus on health and medical science. Students will explore connections between various subjects while examining the past, present, and future of health and medical science. Student success will be evaluated through researching, creating, and presenting two summative projects per semester. By the end of the year, students will have practiced skills to prepare them for future successes such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, and community building. The document outlines classroom policies, expectations, grading procedures, and required supplies.

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Welcome to Concourse 9!

Through Project Based


Learning (PBL) and a focus on health and medical
2018-2019 science, this course will encourage and enable
Room 129 scholars to participate in continuous collaborative
inquiry. Students will explore connections
between Art, Biology, English, History, and
Teachers:
Speech while examining the past, present, and
World History: Ms. Parham future of with an emphasis on health and medical
Alynn.Parham@wjccschools.org science. Student success will be evaluated
Art Foundations: Mrs. Furr through the researching, creating, and presenting
Melissa.Furr@wjccschools.org
of two summative projects per semester.
Biology: Dr. Habersham
Patricia.Habersham@wjccschools.org
By the end of this year long, everyday class,
English/Speech: Ms. Reese
students will practice and master skills that will
Cristina.Reese@wjccschools.org
prepare them for successes in the following
areas:

Remind:
Remind.com is an effective
Creating and understanding a group of

way for instructors to send


people that care about each other and

course reminders and


information to whole class,
small group, or individual via

THE
text messaging. All students
feel they belong together.
COMMUNITY

must join and parents can

5 Cs
choose to join to stay
informed.

Class Code: @hk63b2d


Link:
https://www.remind.com/join/h
k63b2d

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Grading Policy:
 Student progress will be evaluated using a variety of assessment methods, including (but not limited to)
o assignments between 5-20 points
 daily discussion and participation, class work, homework, sketchbooks, journals
o assessments 20-60 points
 tests, quizzes, and writing assignments
o projects point value determined by points in the unit

 A ten point grading scale is employed:


A= 90-100 C= 70-79 F=0-59
B= 80-89 D=60-69
 The final grade will be calculated as followed
o 1st 9weeks 20%
o 2nd 9 weeks 20%
o 3rd 9 weeks 20%
o 4th 9 weeks 20%
o Final 20%

Suggested supplies: The Art Pack includes:


 Sketchbook (8 ½ x 11 or 9 x 12)
Blue and black pens, 3 ring binder (2 inch),  Set of high-quality drawing pencils
dividers, loose-leaf paper, highlighter, #2  Hand held pencil sharpener
pencils, box of tissues, colored pencils,  Case or pouch to hold supplies
post it notes, flash drive  Eraser
 Sharpie black markers, medium and fine point

Art Supply Fee


The Art fee for this class is $15.00. Make checks CLASS EXPECTATIONS:
payable to Jamestown High School. The fee  Be Respectful
includes the cost of one art pack, which will  Be Responsible
personally belong to the student. Due to the  Be Flexible
volume and special school discounts, our  Cell phones are to be off and away unless
department is able to buy these it items at an being used for a class.
 One person out of the room at a time for
extremely low price!
bathroom breaks.
 Adhere to student handbook and honor
code

Failure to comply with these expectations will result in disciplinary action ranging from after school
detentions to disciplinary referrals.

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CLASSROOM POLICIES: STUDENTS’ RIGHTS:
 It is the responsibility of the student to Students have a right to:
bring an absent slip to class when  Review their grades
returning to school. These are issued by  See their grades and other assignments as
the attendance office. Failure to obtain quickly as possible
this slip will make the absence unexcused.  Meet with their parents and teachers to
 It is the responsibility of the student to get discuss learning progress and
missed work. achievement
 All work, including tests and quizzes,  Be treated with respect
should be made up within one week of
returning to school.

VUE PROGRAMS AND PROGRESS


LATE WORK: REPORTS:
 Work is expected to be completed on While the students will use Canvas as a platform,
time. You will be penalized 15% on each PARENT VUE and STUDENT VUE will be updated
assignment turned in late and no late regularly and VUE will be the gradebook of
work will be accepted 2 weeks after the record.
original due date.

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Syllabus Acknowledgement
My signature below certifies that I have read and do understand all of the information, and that I will abide
by the rules and regulations of Concourse 9’s policies and classroom environment. I am aware that there is
a mandatory $15.00 Art Fee.
________________________________ _______________________________
Student’s Signature Parent/Guardian’s Signature

________________________________ _________________________________
Student’s Printed Name Parent/Guardian’s Name

________________________________ _________________________________
Student email Parent email

________________________________ ________________________________
Date Date
Honor Code Pledge
I pledge that I will follow the Jamestown High School Code at all times. The Honor Code can be found on
the Jamestown High School website for review at any time during the school year.

________________________________ ________________
Teacher’s Signature Date

________________________________ _________________
Parent/Guardian’s Name Date

________________________________ _________________
Student’s Signature Date

Lab Safety Contract

I, _____________________________, a student at Jamestown High School have thoroughly read the Flinn Scientific
Laboratory Safety Rules and do hereby agree to follow all safety rules and procedures given therein. I will conduct
myself in a safe and conscientious manner in the laboratory. I will not perform any unauthorized lab procedure. I
understand that misbehavior in the lab or failure to follow safe lab procedures could cause a serious accident. I
further understand that a violation of these rules could result in my not being allowed to participate in future lab
exercises.

________________________________
Are you color blind? YES N0
Student Signature

________________________________ Do you have allergies?


Parent/Guardian Signature YES NO
If so, list specific allergies
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ______________________________________
1. Do you wear contact lenses?
YES N0

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