Teacher Cadet Program - 2016
Mrs. Pattie Mildon
Room #202
Phone: 252-944-8340 (Cell)
919-528-5532 (School)
Email: mildonpm@gcs.k12.nc.us
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Teacher Cadet Class is designed for high school juniors/seniors who
are interested in the field of education and have followed the college
preparatory curriculum. Teacher Cadet is a fun and informative class for
anyone interested in education (whether the student decides to become
a teacher or not). The curriculum is divided into four units: The
Learner, The School, The Teacher and Teaching, and Culminating
Activities. It is also designed to teach students about different
personality types, learning styles, and development-physical, social, and
moral.
MISSION STATEMENT
To encourage academically able students who possess exemplary
interpersonal and leadership skills to consider teaching as a career and to
provide these talented future community leaders with insights about
teachers and schools so that they will be community advocates for
education.
ABOUT US
The North Carolina Teacher Cadet Program was founded by the NCAE
and is funded by the North Carolina Foundation for Public School
Children. It is an innovative yearlong or semester-block activity-based
curriculum for high school juniors and seniors. The course is designed to
promote a better understanding and create interest in those students
who may consider teaching as a profession. It is an honors-type program
that details many components of the education environment and involves
students in content, application, observations and teaching in preschool,
elementary, middle school, and high school settings.
CLASSROOM MATERIALS
*Laptop Computer (Charged)
*Binder/Folder
*Loose-leaf paper
*Spiral Notebook
*Other materials will be needed throughout the semester on an “as needed”
basis
RESOURCES
*Supplemental books
*Videos
*Handouts
*Guest Speakers
*Field Trips
*Audios
*Internet
GRADING POLICY
1. Major Assessments
60%
*Field Experience (lesson plans), Projects, Tests, Quizzes...
2. Minor Assessments
40%
*In-class Activities, Reflection Journal...
*Midterm Exam
Major Assessment
*Final Exam
25% of the semester
**Field Experiences will be graded by cooperating teachers. Cooperating
teachers will be responsible to evaluate Teacher Cadets.
Academics and Behavioral Expectations for Your Success
1. Respect yourself and others. Treat others, as you want to be treated.
2. Respect the classroom environment. Take care of your school.
3. Take responsibility of your actions. Be polite, helpful, and diligent.
4. What happens in the Teacher Cadet Classroom stays in the Teacher
Cadet classroom.
Rules and Regulations
*Arrive on time; be in your seat and working until the departure bell rings.
*Be prepared with all materials needed for class. Laptop computers are
your RESPONSIBILITY.
*Complete all homework and class work on time. NO LATE homework or
class work will be accepted.
*Projects are due on the exact due date. If late, the assignment will be
subtracted TEN points per day. If absent, the assignment is due the day
that you return to school; otherwise, it will be considered late.
*You will have two days for each day absent to make up work missed. This
make up work is your responsibility.*
*Leaving the classroom will only be permitted with a pass and you must have
a legitimate reason.
*Cell phones, pagers, and iPods are to be turned off and out of site
within this classroom (unless otherwise INSTRUCTED)! The use of
any of these without teacher permission will not be tolerated, and
devices used without permission will be turned over to the school
office.
*Technology usage must be appropriate and education related. The
use of technology for any other reason will result in technology
privileges being taken away.
HELPFUL LINKS FOR CADETS
*abcteach.com
*Gogrolier.com
*yahooligans.com
*WAVlist.com
*ncwiseowl.com
*iloveteaching.com
*learnnc.org
*infoweb.newsbank.com
*kidsdomain.com
*ncteachercadet.org
*edmodo.com
"Be a wonderful role model because you will be the window through which many
children will see their future."
Thomas McKinnon