 FRESHMAN ENGLISH
AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONSDr. Beverly Questad and Mrs. Lisa Schmidt SKYVIEW HIGH SCHOOL ~1300 NW 139th St.; Vancouver, WA 98685 E-mail: bquestad@vansd.org and lschmidt@vansd.org Phone: Dr. Questad 313-1112 voice mailbox 7684#; Mrs. Schmidt 313-1112 voice mailbox 7695# Webpages: Dr. Questad's web page: http://skyview.vansd.org/bquestad Mrs. Schmidt's web page: http://skyview.vansd.org/lschmidt |
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,
Welcome to Skyview High School!
Please read over the attached Questad-Schmidt Packet, pages 1-8 and sign
confirmation below. Students will receive special instruction on this packet
and the Skyview Student Handbook during the first days of school and be
expected to pass quizzes on the information given to assure understanding.
We also encourage you to attend Skyview's Fall Open House on Sept. _______
at ______ when we will further review this packet, school policies, and
class goals as well as answer questions and offer opportunities for parent
collaboration.
After you have had a chance to review this packet, please sign, date, detach
and return it with the following confirmation documentation by September
11th or earlier so your student can earn communication credit. The rest
of this packet should be kept in your student's notebook for easy reference.
Dear Dr. Questad and Mrs. Schmidt,
_____YES (please initial): We give permission for our student's name, work and/or picture to be published on either Dr. Questad's or Mrs. Schmidt's class Websites.
_____NO (please initial): We DO NOT give permission for our student's name, work and/or picture to be published on Dr. Questad's or Mrs. Schmidt's class Websites.
| FRESHMAN ENGLISH
AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Dr. Beverly Questad and Mrs. Lisa Schmidt SKYVIEW HIGH SCHOOL ~1300 NW 139th St.; Vancouver, WA 98685 E-mail: bquestad@vansd.org and lschmidt@vansd.org Phone: Dr. Questad 313-1112 voice mailbox 7684#; Mrs. Schmidt 313-1112 voice mailbox 7695# Webpages: Dr. Questad's web page: http://skyview.vansd.org/bquestad Mrs. Schmidt's web page: http://skyview.vansd.org/lschmidt |
ITEMS DUE 9/7
| Respect, Cooperation, Safety and Dependability |
| Hand raised and recognized before speaking |
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or leaving class during class time |
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Use it to confirm grade record accuracy. All returned work for each quarter kept in a folder |
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Freshman English and Computer Applications |
| Six Trait Writing and Scoring | Grammar |
| Quick writes, essays and research papers | Writing Process Steps |
| Reference citation | Writing modes, audiences, purposes and formats |
| Writing components: hook, thesis, body, generalization and conclusion | Self-evaluation |
(at instructional level and pending parent & teacher approval) |
CAREER PREPARATION Professional Portfolio Teaming Performance Documentation Career Planning Resume Achievement & Experience Documentation
Freshman English and Computer Applications |
| A+ | A | A- | B+ | B | B- | C+ | C | C- | D+ | D |
| 100% | 92% | 90% | 88% | 82% | 80% | 78% | 72% | 70% | 68% | 60% |
Reading in Freshman English
Ten points are available each week for participating in
Silent Sustained Reading. All student book choices must be at or above instructional
reading level and approved by parent and teachers. Inappropriate books include
those below instructional level and/or inappropriate material.
Bonus Points/Extra Credit in Freshman English
Participation points are required. Additional possible
extra credit opportunities are listed on Dr. Questad's Web Page and/or Assignment
Log.
Computer Applications Grading Weights
Your grade will be weighted as follows: Daily Work 80%
~ Professionalism 20%
Daily Work in Computer Applications
This grade is based on the total number of daily assignments
completed. Assignments will be given daily. Some may be due at the end of
class or later. Students will be asked to save all work for possible submission
at a later date. Due dates for all work will be listed on the assignment
log. Daily work encompasses all class work, tests, quizzes, projects, and
keyboarding technique.
Professionalism in Computer Applications
This 20% of the grade is based on a students professional
attitude in class. There are ten professional points possible per week,
two per day. Students will receive the full amount of points each week as
they follow the rules and procedures for the classroom. (See attached rules
and Procedures) Deduction of professional point(s) occur when rules and
procedures are not followed.
Performance Reports
Grade reports with assignments and their respective grades
will be distributed to students about 3 times a quarter. Dr. Questad's grades
reflect total points and Mrs. Schmidt's reflect specific weights. They are
required returned with parent signatures for student credit.
Late Work
No late work is accepted except for students on a 174,
504 or IEP contract stipulating a late work acceptance policy.
Absences
While students are not graded for attendance, many grades
are related to in-class participation to show mastery of objective and are
difficult to make up. Students will be expected to make up all absences
through accessing Dr. Questad's web page when absent or staying after school
upon return and completing work as required following make-up (below) policy.
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for Excused Absences: A correctly completed Late Pass must be stapled
to each late assignment.
If a student is absent, please call the office with
a request for missing work if hand-outs were not available on Mrs. Schmidt's
or Dr. Questad's webpages. Assignment clarification will also be available
via email request: bquestad@vansd.org or lschmidt@vansd.org. Work from absence
is due within 24 hours of return from a one-day absence, 48 from a 2-day,
etc.
Technology Requirement
All assigned work must be word processed unless otherwise
instructed. If a student does not have a computer at home or has a problem
with Skyview/home computer compatibility, an appointment may be made with
Dr. Questad or Mrs. Schmidt to work in computer lab before or after school,
in the evening or on a weekend. Computer Passes for computer use during
these times is required.
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