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School Year 2019-20
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Prof. Fee: $0
Homework: no
Hours/Week: 1
Max/Min Students: 12/6
Grade Range: 6-8** This class consists of two semester courses paired together. Registration includes both classes.**
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Study Skills Course Description: (Fee $20)
Using the textbook “Study Strategies Made Easy: A Practical Plan for School Success”, students will identify their best learning styles (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) and then learn how to help themselves best succeed in planning and studying. This class will cover skills and strategies including organization, time management, improving reading comprehension, vocabulary development, communication, how to study for tests effectively, memorization, and more.
Course Expectations: Students will be expected to actively participate in class, complete the workbook assignments, and maintain and follow a planner throughout the semester.
Workload: Light
Teacher Provides: Additional handouts and activities
Student Provides: Notebook paper, sharpened pencils, A Daily Planner (details to come), and the student workbook: “Study Strategies Made Easy” by Davis, Sirotowitz and Parker
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"WHO MOVED MY CHEESE?" COURSE DESCRIPTION AND FEES ($10)
Using this thought-provoking, interesting book that reads like a fable, students will learn to effectively deal with disappointments and change in life - equipping them for success when things don't work out as they expect them to sometimes.
Student Provides: Book: "Who Moved My Cheese for Teens" by Spencer Johnson
** This ID is assigned to classes not on the current class schedule. The codes and descriptions are available then to revive to offer again. **
Details:Class meets on Monday from 5:30 PM to 6:25 PM