Academic Support Syllabus
Teacher: Miss Lindsay Nance
Room: A216
School Phone: 803-981-1200
Voicemail: 803-985-4889
E-mail: LNance@rock-hill.k12.sc.us
Hours: 1st block: Academic Support
2nd block: Academic Support
3rd block: Planning
4th block: Academic Support
Lunch: 3rd 1:23-1:56
Instructional Goals:
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To achieve success in all content area classes.
To develop and reinforce study and organizational skills.
To promote student responsibility and personal life skills.
To strengthen self-advocacy and knowledge of IDEA.
Instructional Purpose:
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The purpose is to assist the students with testing, re-testing, study skills, organizational skills, job-related
skills and individual needs.
Teacher direction, guidance, and assistance will be available to each student who comes for support.
Each student’s progress will be monitored routinely. These progress reports will be available to each student
and his/her teachers and parents. This direct communication with the student’s teachers and parents is an
essential part of this support.
The individual needs and goals (personal and academic) of each student will be addressed and considered in
all aspects of this support. Modifications will be made as necessary.
Student Responsibilities:
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Each student is responsible for bringing all necessary materials. (i.e. Pencils, pens, paper, textbooks)
Calculators will be provided while in class.
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Active participation in all teacher-directed and independent activities is required.
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Each student is expected to use this time and the assistance available to ensure his/her academic success.
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Each student is expected to behave in an appropriate manner and follow all school rules and policy. Dress
code will be enforced.
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Restroom policy: Students are expected to visit restrooms before or after class. If there is an emergency, the
student may use the restroom and serve 1 minute after class. If the student refuses to serve this detention, they
will be given a referral.
Behavior Management Plan:
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Bring all necessary materials (i.e. Pencil, pen, paper, textbooks)
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Follow all instructions UPON FIRST REQUEST
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Be alert and attentive.
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Respect all teachers, students, and property.
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Do not move beyond the area designated for students
Consequences:
If the student chooses not to follow these rules, the following consequences will be implemented.
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Warning
Conference with the teacher
Removal from the academic support classroom.
Parent conference, IEP modification.
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Severe Clause:
Any behavior which is detrimental to the learning atmosphere or to the safety of
the teacher or students warrants immediate action.
Topics to be covered will include but are not limited to the following:
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Introduction to NHS- the student will go through the Northwestern Student Handbook in detail with the
academic support teacher. They will go on a full tour of Northwestern and be able to meet some of the
important faculty and staff members that keep our school moving. The students will also learn the promotion
and graduation requirements for high school.
Time management – the student will be expected to maintain a monthly calendar and an agenda. There will
be a grade assigned to this agenda and the calendar will be part of their regular notebook checks. A
completed calendar will be modeled for the student and a classroom calendar will be created at the beginning
of each month and maintained for the remainder of the school year.
Accommodations – the student will be expected to know their individual accommodations, along with their
IEP specifics. It is important for the student to be aware of why they have an IEP, what constitutes an
appropriate accommodation and to begin thinking of these things beyond high school.
Study skills – the student will learn various techniques that can used to develop and improve their study
skills. Tools such as graphic organizers, note taking, study systems and learning styles.
Test skills – the student will learn various approaches to tests. We will address test anxiety, test prep,
review tools and organizing for a test. The student will be given practice tests to put their newly acquired
skills to practice.
Self-advocacy – the student will develop skills that will enable them to become an advocate for themselves.
The student will practice the developing skills first in the Academic Support classroom and later in their other
classes.
Grades come from the following:
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A daily grade is given with a possibility of 100 points. The students have 5 different areas in which to
receive the possibility of a 20 or a 0 (no points in between). The categories are:
o Are you prepared- do you have your materials, from your academic
classes, to work on and receive support
o Agenda- the students were given an agenda and it is checked for
completion everyday
o Attitude- do you have a positive attitude and willingness to work in
class
o Completed work- did you complete the work I gave you (if there was
any) in Academic Support
o On Task- are you on task and working on your assignments from
your other teachers during the last 45 minutes
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The students will also give speeches throughout the semester in order to make them a more confident and
stronger speaker. This will also help them when later interviewing for jobs.
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The students will have tests and quizzes at the end of different Units in Academic Support. The student has
the opportunity to earn a high school elective credit and therefore must complete tests, quizzes, projects, etc in
order to receive grades, like any other class.
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Other projects or group assignments will be given throughout the semester. The students will receive a grade
for these projects just as they would in their regular education classes and are expected to put forth 100% effort.
**THE ACADEMIC SUPPORT SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. PLEASE FEEL
FREE TO EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE. THANK YOU, AND TOGETHER WE
CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.**