Learning Strategies: Skills for Success in Secondary School GLE 1O Learning Strategies: Skills for Success in Secondary School

What is the course about? There is a big difference between Grade 8 and Grade 9. Once you reach high school, you are expected – and required – to be a much more independent learner than ever before. Learning Strategies is a course designed to help you develop the skills needed to successfully navigate high school. In this course, we will develop and apply . . . literacy and numeracy skills personal management skills interpersonal and teamwork skills Our primary goal will be to build the confidence and motivation needed to improve learning and achievement in school and beyond.

How can I be successful in this course? Show up on time, ready to work. Participate as much as possible, and listen to what others have to say. Ask questions if I don’t understand something, or need extra help. Hand my assignments in on time, or ask the teacher for extra time and help, if needed. Make sure to pick up missed assignments if I’m sick or away from class. Be respectful of myself, my classmates, my teacher, and my classroom.

Basic Course Policies Attendance Attend regularly to ensure that you have the most up-to-date knowledge of what is being studied, what assignments are coming due, and the individual expectations of each task. If you are away, consult the course envelopes (marked by dates) for missed hand outs, etc. Hand outs will remain in the dated folder for at least one week, or until the date is changed. It is your responsibility to keep me informed of absences due to extracurricular activities, family commitments, etc. if they are known ahead of time. It is also your responsibility to ensure that you are caught up on what has been missed while you’re away.

Basic Course Policies Late Policy Deadlines will be assigned for all major assignments. It is important that you work to meet these deadlines, using the time and resources provided to complete the assignment. If you think that you will be unable to complete an assignment in the time required, it’s your responsibility to speak with the teacher and negotiate an appropriate extension. In order for the assignment to be graded, this new deadline must be met, or else a grade of “zero” will be awarded. Once any assignment has been marked and returned to the class, students who have yet to complete the assignment can no longer submit this work as a late submission, and a grade of “zero” will be awarded. Alternative assignments can be discussed with the teacher should you take the initiative to arrange make up work. Exceptions to the late policy will be made in the case of medical necessity, bereavement, or other exceptional circumstances.

Stay Connected!

Stay Connected! Edsby Used for general school updates, such as . . . attendance marks announcements jennugent.weebly.com Used for daily course updates, such as . . . lesson hand outs assignment descriptions class photos Remind Used for timely reminders, such as . . . changes to class location items/fees/work/etc. that need to be brought to school important deadlines/dates (eg., tests, assignments, etc.) Email jennifer_nugent@kprdsb.ca This is for parent/guardian communication ONLY. jen.nugent@gmail.com This is for student communication ONLY.

Parent/Guardian Involvement In order for an individual to be as successful as possible in this course, it is imperative that students, teachers, and parents/guardians are on the same page. Please ensure that you take the time to review the course outline, policies, and means of communication with your parents/guardians, and have them sign this sheet to indicate that they have reviewed these components with you. Course Introduction Checklist I have taken the time to review each of the following items with my child: PowerPoint Introduction (online or paper copy) Course Outline Academic Responsibility Policy Means of Communication (Stay Connected! slide in PowerPoint) Name: _____________________________________________________________ Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: __________________________________________

Group Activity ~ Lost in Space!

Group Activity ~ Lost in Space! Debrief Questions   What strategies did your group use to effectively debate the value of the 15 items? What strategies did your group use to make its final decisions? What challenges did your group face throughout the activity? What would you do differently in the future to ensure that your group collaborated successfully?