The Basics |
I. Course Description
This course, based on the Georgia Standards of Excellence, is designed to provide students with a challenging yet practical curriculum that will develop communication skills needed for success in college. The main goals of the course are:
II. Procedures Students read independently and write daily. Research is routinely practiced and oral presentations are frequently assigned. Other assignments include Socratic seminars, group discussions, note-taking, distributed practice, student presentations, individual and group work, and vocabulary quizzes. III. Progress Reports Progress reports are issued at 4 ½ weeks and 13 ½ weeks; report cards are issued at 9 and 18 weeks. In addition, students and parents are encouraged to keep track of their grades on Parent/Student Portal. Grades are updated once per week, though writing assignments or tests with essays may take longer to actually grade and record. |
Syllabuses (follow the hyperlink below)
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