EXPO 7/8
James Fowler
School Phone: (940) 369-4266
Email: jfowler@dentonisd.org
Conference Period: 12:04-12:49
[Please feel free to correspond via email or call and arrange an appointment.]
Course Syllabus 2014-2015
Supplies
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1 Spiral Notebook (NOTE: I still have the Daily Bell work spirals from last year. You may plan to
use it this year IF you think there is still room left in it.)
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1 box of Kleenex (How did we use SO MUCH last year...we are TOTALLY OUT! :-)
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2 pkg. of 3x5 Index cards (White with lines)
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1 pkg. of pencils (OR 2 pkgs if you can spare...we seem to eat pencils in EXPO!)
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EITHER a folder/binder for EXPO work OR space in a larger binder (sectioned off with a divider)
for EXPO work. Consider what will work BEST for YOU in keeping yourself organized.
OPTIONAL, BUT VERY HANDY: A THUMB-DRIVE/FLASHDRIVE- Something that can clip onto your
lanyard so that you are able to "transport" projects home (if you have a computer to work on @
home).
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Also be prepared to bring a pen/pencil & agenda to class each day
Class Expectations
 Be Punctual. Be on time and in your seat when the bell rings. This also applies
to turning in your assignments.
 Be Prepared. Every day you need to bring your supplies to class. No
exceptions.
 Be Courteous and Open-Minded. Everyone will have respect for one
another. This includes respecting the views of others that do not agree with your
own views.
 Be Responsible. Remember to copy assignments from the agenda board. It is
your RESPONSIBILITY to make-up any missed work. Check in the folder
labeled “make-up work” on the side counter for missed worksheets/handouts that
were distributed in class.
 Listen to Instructions. If you do not understand, ask questions. I can only help
you if I know that you need it.
Course Highlights
*Critical Thinking Skills
*Research Skills
*Analogies
*Creative Problem Solving
*Novel Studies
*Vocabulary
*Writing in varied formats
*Unit tests, presentations, projects
Grading of Summatives:
Minors: (may include, but is not limited to quizzes, graphic organizers, class oral questions/discussions, bell work, etc.)
Majors: (may include, but is not limited to unit tests, presentations, projects, etc.)
TOTAL
30%
70%
100%
**Outside Reading and Projects**
 Reading-Students will be responsible for completing projects, quizzes, and/or
test after reading a novel assigned outside of class. Students must keep up with
the daily assignments given in class, while completing the assigned novel outside
of class.
 Projects-Students will not be graded on how much money they spend on their
project, but their creativeness, effort, and ability to meet the requirements.
In-class atmosphere:
 Ask “why” and “how” instead of “who” and “what”
 Discussions may be noisy and chaotic at times, but remember to be respectful
of others ideas
Please sign and return by Friday, August 29, 2014.
****COPY WILL BE RETURNED TO STUDENT ONCE DR. DEARMAN SEES SIGNED PAPER***
We, the undersigned, have read and understand the supplies needed, grading, and expectations for
EXPO 7/8.
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Student Signature
Parent/Guardian Signature
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Date
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