Classroom Expectations
Life Skills/Ethnic Studies Topics
Grading
Wild Card
100

Describe the first five minutes of class every day

You are in your seat by the bell and you follow the instructions for the warm up. Your phone must be in the phone hotel by the end of the 5 min warm up period. 

100

What is our class called in the First Quarter of Social Studies this year?

Life Skills

100

When are you able to revise your work and resubmit it for a higher grade?

ALWAYS!

100

What are the names of Ms. Cole's 3 year old son and 10 month old daughter?

Adrian and Julianna

200

What is Ms. Cole's policy about headphones?

If I see them, I will take them!!

200

What is the class called in Quarter 2, 3 and 4 of Social Studies this year?

Ethnic Studies

200

What are the weighted categories for grading and how much is each category worth?

Practice - 30%

Mastery Assessments - 70%


200
Is Life Skills a graduation requirement?

Yes

300

List some positive reinforcements that Ms. Cole uses to encourage students to be their best selves

-Class points - earn points as a class for rewards 

-appreciation note

-Friday values raffle and shout outs 

-passes: homework pass, free seat pass 

-whole class breaks/free time

-positive communication home 

-food - candy/snacks to celebrate our accomplishments 

300

What are the upcoming topics in Life Skills?

  • Building Community

  • Stress Management

  • Depression

  • Cyberbullying

  • Digital Literacy

  • The Impact of Social Media on Teens

  • Labels, Assumptions and Stereotyping

300

How many points are practice assignments worth?

Typically 5-10 points each 

(Remember: these will only make up 30% of your overall grade)

300

Is Ethnic Studies a graduation requirement?

Yes

400

If Ms. Cole writes your name on the clipboard during class what does that mean?

Stay 30 seconds after class for each time your name is on the board.  5 times = a restorative conference with Ms. Cole. 

400

What is the final project for Life Skills?

Identity Metaphor Project

400

How many points are Mastery Assessments worth?

Between 20 - 100 points depending on how many Learning Outcomes are being assessed

(Remember: These assessments make up 70% of your grade)

400

What are three things Ms. Cole likes to do for fun? (Must get ALL THREE to get points)

Hiking near the ocean

Play ukulele

Listen to Podcasts

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