Read 180 Syllabus Lori Van Horn

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1 (618) Ext. 230 READ 180 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Read 180 Syllabus Lori Van Horn Read 180 is an intensive reading intervention program designed to meet the needs of students whose reading achievement is below the proficient level. The program directly addresses individual needs through adaptive and instructional software, high-interest literature, and direct instruction in reading and writing skills. The following outlines the details of class requirements and expectations for all students taking Read 180. CLASS EXPECTATIONS Students are expected to follow all classroom rules and procedures, as well as the school-wide policies for behavior as outlined in the BCHS Student Handbook. My Classroom Code: 1. Respect yourself, all others and all staff/visitors Get your materials when you arrive and move to your assigned seat/computer. Raise your hand to speak. Do not interrupt others who are talking. Use appropriate language at all times. Use only a person s actual name to address them. No name calling or harassing. Move between assigned areas silently. Others are reading and working and need a quiet class. Follow classroom procedures as you have been told. Respect all classroom materials, furniture, and technology as outlined in the BCHS Handbook. Express yourself calmly and appropriately when you are not in agreement. If BCHS Student Handbook rules are violated after two warnings the student will be sent to the office. Mr. Miller decides how the student should be disciplined. 2. Readiness: Be prepared for class each day Arrive on time and be in your seat before the last bell rings with materials on your desk. Use the restroom and get drinks during passing time. Two passes will be issues each semester. Once those are used each time you leave class will result in a tardy. Tardies accumulate. After the second tardy a detention is written by Mr. Miller. 3. Reliability: Be consistent with you behavior, attendance and effort BCHS has a policy that after 9 absences students lose credit in a class.

2 If students fail to complete work with good effort a student conference will be held. If students continue to fail to complete work with good effort parents will be asked to conference. CLASS GOALS: All students in this class will: Improve reading comprehension, reading fluency, speaking, listening and writing skills Take a personal interest in reading and writing CURRICULUM/CLASS CONTENT: Read 180 is a reading and writing intervention program that aims to raise student reading and writing levels, as well as academic achievement. It includes the following components: Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI)The Scholastic Reading Inventory is a computer-based test that assesses student reading level for program placement. The students will take the test several times throughout the year to measure progress. Computers Students read and learn vocabulary on a variety of topics on the computer to practice reading comprehension, spelling, proofreading and word attack skills. Each topic guides the students through a variety of activities including a video, the Reading Zone, Word Zone and Spelling Zone. Students must complete activities in each zone in order to reach the Success Zone and move to the next reading passage. Students will be expected to: 1. Sit in the assigned area. 2. Log on as soon as they get to the computer. 3. Start in the reading zone and try to work some in each zone (reading, word, and spelling zones) 4. You will not be able to get into the Success Zone until you master all 3 zones. 5. Make sure you read clearly and fluently into the microphone. 6. Other than recording your passages and words, there should be NO TALKING. If students have questions or problems, they must raise their hand. 7. STAY ON READ 180. YOU DON T HAVE PERMISSION TO GO TO ANYTHING ELSE.

3 8. Do not play with or adjust backgrounds or settings on the computer. 9. NEVER touch anyone else s computer keyboard or other materials. 10. Log off quickly and be ready to switch when asked. Reading Area (Audio and Paperback Books), Reading Counts Quizzes Students read in class every day. Students select books and chart their progress in a reading log. Students use the Reading Counts program to take quizzes on the computer. When a student completes a book, she/he takes a quiz to test knowledge of the book. Students must reread the book and re-take the quiz if they score less than 70 percent. Students will be expected to: 1. Bring their folder, reading log, and pencil to each work area 2. Find your book (or audiobook) quickly, quietly, and sit down. NO TALKING! 3. Once you start a book, you need to finish it. 4. Make sure you are actively reading. 5. SIT UP while you read. NO SNOOZING! 6. Make sure to fill out your reading log EVERY DAY! It will be graded once every two weeks. Each day will be worth 10 points. Comments/notes must be specific information about what you ve read. If a student is absent, they are responsible for writing absent in their log. If you do not write anything, then it will be 0 points for that day. 7. Keep your book in your pouch in your binder. 8. Once you finish a book you may move to the computer when there is a spot available. You will have 3 opportunities to take and pass the test. If you do not pass it the first time, then reread the book and take the test again. Small and whole group (Mini-Lessons/Quizzes) Teacher-led mini-lessons focus on reading strategies and skill practices, and quizzes are given to gauge student understanding. Students are expected to: 1. Have rbook, notebook, folder, and pencil. 2. Participate and follow directions of teacher.

4 CLASSROOM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 1. Upon entering class, you should get your supplies for class (rbook, notebook, folder, and pencil) and go immediately to your seat. Then you should complete the Bellwork/ DoNow assignment posted on the board. You will have 5 minutes to finish. 2. Pencils should be sharpened before class begins. If your pencil breaks, quietly raise your pencil and I will permit you to sharpen it when the time is appropriate. 3. Please wait until the end of class to throw away any and all trash in the trashcan. 4. Please use the restroom in between classes. In cases of emergency, you will be permitted to go when there is a break in instruction. 5. Please do not begin packing belongings for until instructed to do so. When the bell rings, you are not to leave your seat until I dismiss you. 6. Please be respectful of everyone in class as well as their belongings. 7. Please also refer to the Benton High School Handbook for guidelines and policies. SUPPLIES NEEDED All supplies are supplied by the teacher and are stored in a student binder on a shelf in the classroom. GRADE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION Reading Log-20% Writing-10% Small/whole group-20% Test-30% Computer work-20% (Vocabulary Word Zone 10%; Book Test(s) Average 10%; Success Zone 10% BCHS GRADING SCALE: A (100-90) B (90-80) C (80-70)

5 D (69-60) F (59 and below) REWARDS/CONSEQUENCES REWARDS: Students who exhibit appropriate behavior and meet classroom expectations will be rewarded in a variety of ways. Such rewards include verbal praise, positive phone calls, and letters home, award certificates and end of quarter/semester reward time. CONSEQUENCES Students who do not follow the appropriate guidelines for behavior and who do not meet classroom expectations will incur the following consequences in sequential order: 1. Warning (verbal or name on board) 2. One reminder 3. Referral to Admin. OFFICE HOURS/COMMUNICATION Parents are encouraged to communicate with me via telephone at school (618) and/or via e- mail: lvanhorn@bentonhighschool.org The instructor reserves the right to make additions, changes, and deletions to the syllabus during the course of the year. Send signed portion in and keep the other part for your records By signing this form, I acknowledge that I have read and understand everything in the Read 180 course expectations. STUDENT NAME STUDENT SIGNATURE PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME

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