ACE Technical Charter High School
5410 South State Street Chicago, IL 60609
Phone: (773) 548-8705 Fax (773) 548-8706
The #1 Priority at ACE Tech is Student Achievement
Course Syllabus for Transitions Academy
Teacher: Maher
Department: Specialized Student Services1
Voicemail: 773-548-8705 x
Credits Earned: 1 credit
Email: kmaher@acetechnical.org
Graduation Requirement: ACE Tech
Office Hours: 7:30-8:30 M-F and by
requirement
appointment
Course Description:
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Learning Goals:
Quarter 1:
 Students will be able to identify
their unique strengths and
weaknesses, including learning
differences related to
disabilities.
 Students will self-evaluate
beneficial accommodations/
modifications for success and
self-identify to request these in
high school, postsecondary
education, and post-secondary
employment.
Quarter 2:
 Students will select appropriate
post-secondary employment
goals.
 Students will identify and enroll
in programs from the
department of Human Services
that meet their individualized
employment goals.
 Students will complete
community-based activities to
develop career goals.
Quarter 3:
 Students will select appropriate
post-secondary education goals.
 Students will explore, apply, and
evaluate postsecondary
educational institutions based on
their individualized goals.
 Students will select appropriate
community supports and
funding opportunities to allow
them to participate in their
selected postsecondary
programs, with particular
emphasis on
Quarter 4:
 Students will develop
appropriate post-secondary
independent living options,
identifying needed supports for
transition into adulthood.
 Students will complete exit
interviews and Senior Summary
Reports.
Yearlong goals
⦁ Students will apply DO-IT problem solving model to goal setting and
individualized issues in education, employment, and independent living.
⦁Students will set and monitor short term IGP goals coordinated to their
educational goals and objectives as well as their postsecondary goals.
Unit Titles:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
IEP and self-identification
Employment
Education
Independent Living
Instructional Materials:
Students will use the following packets:
I’m Determined (2011)Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education.
Soft Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success (2014) US
Department of Labor, ODEP
Youthhood Website (updated 2015) National Center on Secondary Education and
transition. www.youthhood.org
The 411 on Disability Disclosure (2011) US Department of Labor, ODEP
Required Materials and Supplies:
Students will need one large binder (1” or larger) to create a collection of
resources. This is in addition to their student portfolio that has been used
throughout their career at ACE Tech.
Attendance Policy:
Every student is expected to be in school each day on time. If you are absent, your
parent or guardian must call the school. When you return, you must bring in a
note to the Main Office. Mrs. Ford-Criss will verify that your absence is excused
and mark it in PowerSchool.
You must be in your seat when the bell rings or you will be considered Tardy.
Excessive Tardies and/or absences will be referred to the Dean of Students, and
will be addressed according to School Policy.
Late Work Policy:
If your absence is excused, you will have the opportunity to make up missing
work. You will have the same number of days that you were absent to turn it in.
So, if you were absent from school for two days, your makeup work is due two
days later.
Grading Policy:
Grades will be broken down into the following percentages:
Category
IGP/DO-IT
Participation
(including role play)
Classwork
(including Do-Now
and Exit slips)
Quizzes
Resource Binder
Projects
Total
Percentage
10%
10%
20%
10%
20%
30%
100%
The grading scale for this class is as follows:
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
Percentage
93-100
90-92
87-89
83-86
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72
67-69
63-66
60-62
59 or below
Grade Points
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.4
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.7
0
Classroom Rules and Expectations:
This class is designed to prepare students to transition to appropriate, student-selected post-high
school programs. Student participation is required, and family support will many times be needed.
Students are expected to honestly consider their options and share their future goals.
Students are expected to respect the privacy and dignity of others in class at all times. Failure to
comply with this policy will result in disciplinary procedures.
Students will be participating in community-based learning often in this program. They are
expected to exhibit respectful behavior that reflects the policies and vision of ACE Technical School
and demonstrate the professionalism and employability skills taught and practiced in class in these
activities.