Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps Experiment with Travel School 15 Papineau Street Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040 Telephone: (413) 533-5800 Fax: (413) 533-5282 www.rfkchildren.org/ewt Student Handbook Appendices Appendix A: Course Catalog for the 2016-2017 Academic and Extended School Year Course Offerings and Sample Student Schedule Appendix B: Grading Rubric/Academic Grade Percentages Appendix C: School Calendar
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Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps Experiment with Travel School
15 Papineau Street Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040
Telephone: (413) 533-5800
Fax: (413) 533-5282
www.rfkchildren.org/ewt
Student Handbook Appendices
Appendix A: Course Catalog for the 2016-2017 Academic and Extended School Year Course Offerings and Sample Student Schedule
Health and Wellness Literature on Screen 1 section Environmental and Animal Exploration Visual Arts Computer Applications 1 section
Health and Wellness 1 section Literature on Screen 1 section Environmental and Animal Exploration Visual Arts
Health and Wellness Literature on Screen Computer Applications Visual Arts
Health and Wellness Environmental and Animal Exploration Independent Study Art Appreciation
MASHUP MASHUP MASHUP MASHUP
Active Discovery (HealthWell. & Env.An. Expl.)
Absolute Arts (Visual Arts, Computer Applications & Lit.
on Screen)
Science at the Movies (Lit. on Screen & Env. Expl.)
Arts on the Move (Visual Arts & HealthWell)
Absolute Arts (Visual Arts, Computer Applications &
Computer Applications) Health and Wellness
(as is)
Active Discovery (HealthWell. & Env. An. Expl.)
Art Appreciation (as is)
Independent Study (as is)
** Potential Pullout Classes: Group; Yearbook; Student Council (Criteria and requirement specific, 3 student cap for each)
Period Thursday Friday
Breakfast Periods 1-4 8:30-12:11pm Sa
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LUNCH 12:13-12:38 ACTIVITY 12:38-1:02
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5 1:02-2:00 Elective MashUP
6 2:01-2:45 Poetry Slam
Grading Rubric Category 4 3 2 1
Pro
cess
Attitude
Student is always respectful of his or
her self, others, and the teacher, has a
positive attitude, and does not
criticize anyone else’s ideas or work.
Rarely is critical of ideas or work
of others. Often has a positive
attitude about the task(s). Usually
treats others and self with respect.
Often or occasionally has a positive
attitude about the task(s) and
behaves in a respectful manner.
Often is critical of the work or
ideas of others. Rarely behaves in
a respectful manner.
Behavior
Student is awake and engaged in
class on a daily basis, and shows no
disruptive behavior.
Student is awake and engaged in
class nearly every day, and shows
no disruptive behavior.
Student is awake most of the time
but has fallen asleep for a few
classes. Shows no disruptive
behavior.
Student frequently sleeps and/or
disrupts class.
Working with Others
Almost always listens to, shares with,
and supports the efforts of others.
Students can feel safe volunteering in
this student’s presence.
Usually listens to, shares with, and
supports the efforts of others.
Often listens to, shares with, and
supports the efforts of others, but
sometimes is not actively listening
or responding.
Rarely listens to, shares with, and
supports the efforts of others.
Often disrupts or discourages
others’ attempts to participate.
Pro
gre
ss
Contributions
Routinely provides useful ideas when
participating in classroom discussion. A definite leader who contributes a
lot of effort.
Usually provides useful ideas when
participating in classroom discussion. A strong student who
tries hard.
Sometimes provide useful ideas
when participating in classroom discussion. A satisfactory student
who does what is required.
Rarely provides useful ideas when
participating in classroom discussion. May refuse to
participate.
Focus on Class Work
Consistently stays focused on in-class
work and what needs to be done.
Very self-directed.
Focuses on in-class work and what
needs to be done most of the time.
Focuses on the task and what needs
to be done some of the time. Often
must be reminded by the teacher about what needs to get done.
Rarely focuses on class work and
what needs to be done.
Preparedness
Brings needed materials to class and
is always ready to work.
Almost always brings needed
material to class and is ready to
work.
Often brings materials but
sometimes needs to borrow.
Seldom brings materials and/or is
rarely ready to get to work.
Time-Management
Routinely uses time well to ensure
things get done on time. Student
never asks to adjust deadlines.
Usually uses time well, rarely
misses deadlines.
Tends to procrastinate, does not use
school time or schedule provided to get work completed.
Rarely gets work done by
deadlines, always asks for
extensions or does not submit
work despite time in school.
Pro
du
ct
Quality of Work
Provides work of the highest quality
that reflects the student’s best efforts.
Provides quality work that reflects
an effort from the student.
Work occasionally needs to be
redone or does not reflect any time
or effort.
Provides illegible work that
reflects very little effort or does
not turn in any work.
Students receive academic grades based on an assessment of the following, with subcategories defined in the rubric:
EWT School Student Handbook Page 11
Product Evidence of mastery of learning objectives that is produced on written assignments, final examinations, oral presentations, projects, portfolios and other learning assessments.
Process
The student’s behaviors in reaching current level of achievement and proficiency, including elements such as effort, behavior, class participation, punctuality in turning in assignments as well as evidence from items such as daily work, regular classroom quizzes, and homework.
Progress Consideration of how much the student has advanced throughout the course in pursuit of specific learning objectives.
Academic grades are as follows: Grade Percentage Points GPA Points
A 93-100 4.0
A- 90-92 3.7
B+ 87-89 3.3
B 83-86 3.0
B- 80-82 2.7
C+ 77-79 2.3
C 73-76 2.0
C- 70-72 1.7
D+ 67-69 1.3
D 65-66 1.0
P A “pass” grade is indicated for some courses rather than a letter grade.
F A “failing” grade will only be given when students do not engage in their work due to unexcused absences or refusal to participate in learning opportunities in and outside of the classroom. Every effort is made to help students achieve success though modifications and accommodations identified by the IEP team and utilized to help students learn as individuals.
INC
An “incomplete” grade is indicated when students do not complete the course due to absences or incomplete work. Students may arrange an independent study to be supervised by classroom teachers to make up work at home or in available school time. Any student that is engaged in completing work to achieve mastery of the subject matter and improve their understanding will be able to change from an incomplete to a letter grade. Incomplete status may not be changed after the end of the school year.