COMMUNICATION APPLICATIONS
Instructor: Ms. Kyle Peterson
E-Mail Address: kmpeters@episd.org
Class Description:
For successful participation in professional and social life, students must develop effective communication skills. Rapidly
expanding technologies and changing social and corporate systems demand that students send clear verbal messages,
choose effective nonverbal behaviors, listen for desired results, and apply valid critical-thinking and problem solving
processes. Students enrolled in Communication Applications will be expected to identify, analyze, develop, and evaluate
communication skills needed for professional and social success in interpersonal situations, group interactions, and
personal and professional presentations. For high school students whose first language is not English, the students’ native
language serves as a foundation for English language acquisition and language learning.
Once the course is completed and passed, you will receive .5 credits towards graduation. THIS CLASS IS A
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT!
Classroom Rules:
1. Respect yourself, all others, and your environment.
2. Arrive to class on time, prepared for the lesson, and ready to learn.
3. Raise your hand and wait to be called on if you wish to speak or leave your seat.
4. Follow all school and district polices as outlined in the student handbook.
Consequences:
1st Offense: Verbal warning
2nd Offense: Parent/Guardian are contacted.
3rd Offense: Discipline Action Form (Referral)
*Serious offenses will result in immediate action following school policies and procedures.
Supply List:
-Folder with Prongs
-Pens/Pencil
-Lined Paper
-Index Cards (optional)
-3 ring binder (1 ½ inch)
Absence Policy:
1. If you are absent (regardless the reason), it is your responsibility to ask for your assignment as soon as
you return to class.
2. Group projects completed in class cannot be made up, but an alternate assignment will be provided to
give you credit for the group project missed.
3. You have the number of days absent to make up your assignments.
4. Unexcused absences will automatically result in a “0” for the assignments and exams missed.
Tutoring:
If you need help with a project or an assignment, do not hesitate to ask. Make arrangements to come in for
additional help or explanation.
Student Agreement: I have read and understand the information above and will honor the rules of this
classroom.
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Student Printed Name
Student Signature and Date
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Parent/Guardian Printed Name
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Parent/Guardian Signature and Date
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Parent/Guardian email address or phone number