Rogers High School

COURSE PROFILE for RESOURCE

Academic Year – 2013-2014

William Kimes (williamkimes@newportrischools.org)

DESCRIPTION:  This class is designed to support the student with an Individualized Education Plan and is aligned to his/her specific IEP goals.  Progress monitoring and academic support are key components to this course.

OBJECTIVES:  The student will be able to:

·     recognize appropriate academic strategies and skills

·     apply the appropriate strategies and skills to all general education content areas

·     work with his/her resource teacher to assure the IEP goals are met and that utilized accommodations and modifications are effective.

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:

·     Students are expected to bring assignments from their academic classes. 

·     Class participation, attendance, and cooperation are necessary for success.

·     Students are expected to be prepared for class by arriving with agenda book, writing utensils, and materials needed for assignments.

GRADING POLICY:  Students receive a daily grade based on a rubric and will receive a Pass or Fail grade quarterly.

CLASSROOM RULES: All applicable RHS rules and teacher specified rules will apply. Students will not be given passes during class unless there is an emergency.

TIME AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCES, TUTORING, EXTRA HELP: Specific times and locations may be obtained from the individual teacher.  Students and parents are welcome to email the teacher or contact the guidance office at 401-847-6235.