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Brown 2014
Online Learning Lab Syllabus/Discipline Plan
Teacher:
Para-Professional:

Email:

Classroom Goals:
The objective of this class is to provide students with the opportunity to make up credits and retake courses for the purpose of
meeting the requirements for graduation.

Course Description/Guidelines:
Each student will be enrolled in and complete coursework using the Edgenuity (http://learn.edgenuity.com/student) and/or
Schoology (aldine.schoology.com).
Each completed course satisfies the credit requirements for our school district and state credit will be awarded.
You must complete a course(s) in the same semester in which you were enrolled.
You may retake more than one class during the semester, but they must be taken one class at a time or one per period.
You may be withdrawn from the course if you are not making satisfactory progress or fail to abide by the rules.
You are responsible for checking your progress report every day.

Supplies:
Notebook paper for note taking or spiral bound notebook if desired; pencils, erasers and pens.

Rules to Live by:
1. Be on time
2. Be on task
3. Be respectful
4. Follow directions

Classroom Rules and Procedures:
Check your station at the beginning of class; notify your teacher if equipment is missing, inoperative, or damaged in any
way.
Backpacks/bags/purses on the floor; folder/notebook on the desk.
Remain at your assigned station unless directed to move by your teacher.
Follow directions; pay attention and then pay more attention.
Do not bring distractions into class; they will be confiscate and held until the end of the day.
Raise your hand if you have questions or need help. Your teacher will get to you as soon as possible.
Students disrupting class will either be moved or removed.
Check computer stations at the end of class; return headphones and push the chair in neatly before leaving.
Work until the bell rings.
Teacher dismisses class, not the bell.

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Computer Lab Rules:
No food, drinks (other than bottled water), or gum are allowed in any computer lab.
Students may not bring or use personal CDs or DVDs, IPods, MP3 players and cell phones MUST BE TURNED OFF upon
entering Online Learning Lab.
Use only the programs and web sites assigned to you. (You will get a referral if you don't!)
Students must not tamper with equipment or the network in any manner.
Vandalism of or tampering with school property will result in disciplinary and/or legal action.
At no time may a student use the lab facilities for games and/or to access inappropriate web sites.
If you are responsible for a computer becoming infected with a virus, you could be held liable.
Unethical and unacceptable behavior is just cause for disciplinary action for any activity that uses computer technology for
illegal or inappropriate purposes.
You may not use the network to annoy, harass, bully, or offend people.
The use of harassing and abusive or obscene language is prohibited. Cyberbullying will not be tolerated.
Students will have INTERNET permission form on file with lab instructors.


Consequences for Code of Conduct/Classroom Violations:
1. Verbal warning, proximity control (move you to a different seat), or violation
2. Phone call home
3. Disciplinary referral
4. Removal from class
If the infraction merits, a referral will be written immediately and you will be removed from the classroom. A "severe" infraction
includes, but is not limited to, the following behaviors: physical harm, destroying property, insubordination, profanity, behavior that
stops the class from functioning, or violations of other school-wide rules including unexcused absences, threats, fighting, alcohol/drug
possession or use and so forth.

Violations:
Tardiness: You must be inside the class when the tardy bell stops ringing. If you are late to class, you will receive a violation.
3
rd
= Parent Contact
4
th
and 5
th
violation = D-Hall
6
th
and beyond = referral.
Dress Code: Failure to follow the schools dress code will result in a violation being issued.

Grades:
A = 100 - 90% B = 89 - 80 % C = 79 - 75 % D = 74 - 70 % F = 69% and below
The course grades are weighted as follows and vary by course:
TESTS 30%, QUIZZES 30%, ASSIGNMENTS 20%, CUMULATIVE EXAM 20% (Exam % will never change, but some may be
removed from Tests and Quizzes to include another area such as essays)

Passing scores (in Edgenuity) are: Pre-Tests: 80% (exemption from lesson); Quizzes: 70%; Tests: 70%; Cumulative Exam: 70%
Passing scores (in Schoology) are: 70%
Progress Reports and Report Cards

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The lab teacher will issue progress and cycle grades based on current progress in the on-line course software. These grades
will appear on the report card but will not be moved to Historical Information record (course history).
These grades will be used for UI L eligibility and to inform parents of progress.
As students complete half credit/semester/quarter courses in the lab, the course and credit will be entered directly into their
Historical Information record (course history).AI SD Student Services

IMPORTANT: YOU WILL BE MOST SUCCESSFUL IF YOU LISTEN TO THE VIDEOS CAREFULLY, TAKE GOOD NOTES, AND
DO THE ASSIGNMENTS WITH YOUR BEST EFFORT. YOU WILL COMPLETE YOUR COURSES MORE QUICKLY BY DOING
THESE THINGS.

Cheating:
Cheating involves giving or receiving unauthorized help by talking, by using written notes, or by any other visual, oral, or tactile
means. It is claiming someone else's work as your own. In accordance with school policy, cheating will result in a grade of F, a phone
call home, and a disciplinary referral. You may be withdrawn from the virtual lab and/or fail the course in which you are enrolled.

Assignments:
Students are required to take notes daily, either in Edgenuity or a notebook, reflecting the content of the subject and corresponding
activities. These notes will be useful when studying for and taking online quizzes/exams. Each course is divided into units/topics and
lessons. Each lesson should take no more than 30-45 minutes with a 10-question quiz after each lesson.

Non-Negotiable:
1. Note taking is MANDATORY for ALL instruction in ALL classes.
2. Only Edgenuity or Schoology may be open on your computer. Having other programs open will force your work to be
reset and your grade to be docked.
3. The online learning lab is a silent class, meaning there can be no discussion between students.

Feedback to Students:
As needed, I will conference with you regarding your performance and progress in class. Phone calls home will be made as needed
(positive or negative).

When You Are Absent:
You are responsible for completing each of your courses in a timely matter. As a guideline, you should complete about 10-15% of
your course per week.

NOTE: Students failing to make adequate progress in the class may be removed from the class. The Online Learning Lab experience
is a privilege, not a right. It is a fantastic opportunity to help you meet graduation requirements.

PLEASE KEEP SYLLABUS I N YOUR FOLDER!!!!