WELCOME
to
SYNERGISTICS
MRS. DUNICAN
ROOM 2105
“Create a Dream, Make It a
Reality”
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN ?
District 123 Mission
 The mission of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123, as a
district striving for excellence, is to ensure that each student
learns the skills, acquires the knowledge, and develops the
behaviors and attitude necessary to succeed in the future as a
caring, responsible, and productive citizen; this mission
accomplished through a challenging instructional program
that is consistent with the state and local goals is provided by
a caring and talented staff within a safe and healthy
environment in partnership with the entire community.
OLHMS Core Values
 At Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School, we are
committed to SUCCESS by providing an educational
experience for each of our students that promotes
CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT and PROGRESS toward our
three “Mustang Musts.”
 BE RESPECTFUL
 BE RESPONSIBLE
 BE SAFE
WHAT IS RESPECT ?
 Be Respectful refers to your ability to treat others the way
you expect to be treated. OLHMS students exhibit respect
by…
 being kind to your new partner
 following classroom expectations
 accepting teachers’ decisions
 cooperating and encouraging others
WHAT IS RESPONSIBILTY?
 Be Responsible refers to your ability to take ownership of
your actions. OLHMS students exhibit responsibility by…
 being prepared for class
 following directions the first time they are given
 completing tasks when instructed to do so
 using equipment properly
What is Safety?
 Be Safe refers to the role you play in maintaining a safe
learning environment. OLHMS students exhibit safety
choices by…
 wearing school ID at all times
 avoiding harmful situations like rolling around on the chairs
 honoring personal space and materials
 entering and exiting the Synergistic Lab in an orderly fashion
EMERGENCY PLANS
 FIRE DRILLS-EVACUATE OUTSIDE
 TORNADO DRILLS- UNDER DESKS BY WALLS
 SHELTER-IN-PLACE- REMAIN INSIDE
 LOCK DOWN- LOCK DOORS AND REMAIN HIDDEN
 BUT IN ALL EMERGENCIES REMEMBER:
 REMAIN CALM AND QUIET
 LISTEN FOR INSTRUCTIONS
 TAKE ATTENDANCE
 STAY WITH YOUR CLASS
SUBSTITUTES
 In the event that I am absent and a substitute takes over
my class, I expect your absolute best behavior!
 You will ask to use the restroom and to get a drink of
water.
 If your name is written down FOR ANYREASON, you will
have an automatic afterschool detention with me.
 NO QUESTIONS ASKED… NO EXCUSES ACCEPTED!
WHAT IS SYNERGISTICS ?
 This class is a multimedia module-based curriculum that
integrates elements of math, technology, science, and
language arts. Learning is student directed, hands-on,
and cooperative in nature.
 Student-directed learning that is built to empower the
students to take ownership of their learning.
 The Synergistic experience is designed to facilitate
cooperative learning. Every module is designed to be
completed by two students working together as a team.
WHAT MODULES CAN I GET?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Audio Broadcasting
CADD
Digital Transportation
Engineering Towers
Garbology
Hotel Management
Life Skills
Lights and Lasers
9. Logic & Reasoning
10. Money Management
11. Package Design
12. Robots
13. Rocket Science
14. Statistical Analysis
15. Weather
16. Webmaster
MESSAGE BOARD
 Is located on the wall of the lab
 Is visible when you enter the lab
 Should be checked every day for
 The days events
 What session you should be on.
 Extra Credit
WHAT DO I NEED FOR CLASS?

Calculator

Pen or Pencil

Paper

Portfolios will be provided for you..

You may bring ear buds for yourself instead
of using earphones
DRINK OF WATER?
If you thirsty and need a drink,
you may go to the water fountain
and get your drink while you are at
the work stations
Use this privilege responsibly
BATHROOM POLICY
 Switch out your lanyard for the hanging white lanyards by
the door.
 Take the appropriate bathroom pass
 YOU DON’T NEED TO ASK ME FOR PERMISSION….
Please just go to the restroom and come back.
 Don’t abuse this privilege!
PORTFOLIOS
 Are kept in the lab. DO NOT BRING THEM
HOME!
 They are use for recording your grades.
 They are the property of the school and
other students will use them.
 PLEASE DO NOT DEFACE THEM OR WRITE
ALL OVER THEM.
HEADPHONES
 Headphones should remain on your
head at all times while you are at the
workstation.
 Please clean the headphones before
you use them.
ROLLING ON CHAIRS
 REFRAIN FROM ROLLING or
SPINNING AROUND ON THE CHAIRS.
 IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE.
 ONE REMINDER
 REMOVAL OF THE CHAIR
 STUDENT STANDS THE REMAINDER OF THE CLASS
CALL LIGHTS
 Use your call light to get
the teachers attention (DO
NOT SHOUT HER NAME)
 Remain in your seat until
your teacher is able to
come to your workstation.
(YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY
STUDENT IN HER CLASS)
 Continue to work while
you are waiting…
VISITING
 VISITING other work stations is strictly
prohibited.
 The only other person you should be
talking to is your partner.
BEFORE LOGGING IN:
 When you get to your work station,
….ALWAYS…
Check your workstation for
any missing or broken equipment.
It is your responsibility to report it
to your teacher.
LOGGING IN
 THREE STEPS
 Username is “synergy” and password is
“pitsco” for every log in.
 Enter your
 First name first initial
 Last name (if it all fits)
 Password
WHAT IS MY Password.?
 Your password is a Confidential Code….Keep it Private!!
 Your password will be given to your by your teacher.
LOGGING IN
 It is important to use lower case letters.
 Password “pitsco” is always in lower case.
 Spelling is important
 Check the spelling of your Name for any errors
 Do not put a space after your first name initial
 Any variation in entering your name will result in an error message
SAVING YOUR WORK

Go to “File” to get a drop down menu

Click “Save As” to get the save window

Go to the drop down triangle and click “Local Disk (C:)”

Click “Home” folder twice

Click the module name folder twice

Click class “Hour” or your class period folder twice

Type the name of your file in window and click “Save”

DO NOT save work using your initials.

Save your work using you and your partners FIRST AND LAST NAMES
7 SESSIONS
 SESSION 1: Module Guide….Not included in your total
points for your grade.
 SESSIONS 2 – 5: RCAs…Worth 29% of your grade. Take
your time and work out the problem.
 SESSION 6: Test Review….Play Bloop or Critter Cross
 SESSION 7: Post Test….You may prepare a sheet of notes
that you can use during your Post Test.
Features of the Module
Across the toolbar
 TOOLBAR ACROSS THE TOP OF THE SYNERGISTIC SCREEN
 Log in
 Log out
 Student Info
 Help
 Session Identifier
 Page
RCAs
 They are very challenging!!!!!
 If you are able to get 30 out of 30 points on your RCAs,
you become eligible for the PERFECT SCORE RAFFLE.
 You will get a raffle ticket for which you will fill in your
full name and your class number.
 7th and 8th graders only: At the end of the trimester, the
winner of the raffle win receive an A+ for this class.
LOGGING OFF
 Do not log off until told to do so.
 Continue on to the Enrichments if you’re
finished with your session before the end of
class.
 Mrs. Dunican or Mr. Adams will tell you to
log off
ENRICHMENTS
SOME ARE FAMILILAR AND SOME BRAND NEW
MORE LOGGING OFF
 Click the log off button
 Make sure you both give
yourselves the 10 pts. for
attendance and 10 pts. for
participation.
 Note – DO NOT press Ctrl-Alt-
Delete or the Large RED “X”
in the corner of the screen.
 This will cause you to loose
all of your points and work
for the day
FIGURING OUT YOUR GRADE
 Attendance and participation = 140
 Post test = 100
 RCAs = 120
 Assessments = 60
 At the end of each rotation, students add all of their actual
points together.
 Then take your actual total points and Divide it by the total
possible points.
 320/420=.76=76%
X 100
Your Name
Goes Here.
GRADE
SHEET
Assessment Grade
(Mrs. Dunican’s
Initials) goes here
STUDENT GRADE
SHEET
 Students fill out the
Grade Form each day
 Calculate your
percentage before you
leave class each day.
 You will know what is
your grade right
away. No Waiting!!
YOUR TOTAL
POINTS GO HERE
CALCULATING YOUR GRADE?
 IT SHOULD LOOK LIKE THIS
Your total points on
The Module
CLASS GRADE
 YOUR CLASS GRADE IS BASED ON
ALL YOUR POINTS ADDED TOGETHER
 THE MODULES
 EXTRA CREDIT
WELCOME AND ENJOY