STUDY SKILLS 2 (ROOM 36) Mr. Hill
PHONE E-MAIL
535-3739 (cell) dhill@moeller.org
The Study Skills 2 course is designed to provide special education support services to students who are in their second year at Moeller. Emphasis on goal setting, organization, time management, application of learning strategies and test preparation skills as well as self-advocacy skills will be addressed. Preparation for the OGT in the area of Reading, Social Studies, Science, and Math will also be covered.
Student Expectations Be on time and on task Check and delete unnecessary email daily and sign into dyknow Check NetMoeller daily for course assignments and update Outlook Calendar Schedule regular sessions with math intervention specialist or math tutor Schedule tests to be taken in room 35/36 on the test calendar or by e-mail at least TWO days in advance. Request reading to be scanned for Kurzweil at least TWO days in advance. Maintain a personal folder containing a record of writing samples, goals, handouts and any work completed for Study skills. Students also need a highlighter, head phones, flash cards, box of tissues, and a writing utensil. Grading OGT Preparation and Graduation Prep. (OGT, service hours, college prep)=20% Organization (updated planner, book bag, materials)=20% Classroom Preparation (assignment completion, productivity inside and outside of class and progress towards individual goals)=30% Academic Skills (Skill development assignments not related to other class grades)=30% During 3rd quarter OGT prep will be 40% and Classroom prep will be 10% Late assignments can be reduced by one letter grade for each day late. Classroom Rules The policies outlined in the handbook will be followed and enforced. When students are given time for homework, they are required to work towards improving course grades or improving academic skills with a preapproved activity. o Failure to be on task during this time will result in the loss of participation points or DT Parent Signature_________________________________________ Student Signature________________________________________