COURSE SYLLABUS
OCCUPATIONAL ENGLISH I
MRS. MICHELLE COKLEY
SOUTH COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Students in Occupational English I explore and examine a variety of communication modes and the importance each plays in daily living and employment settings. They apply reading and writing strategies to interpret and express factual, functional information. They use oral language strategies to communicate effectively in both formal and informal situations.
In Occupational English I student will:
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Expand basic telephone skills for work and home
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Write complete simple and compound sentences
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Take and support positions of self-advocacy
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Read a variety of materials to gain information and perform tasks
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Read basic, functional vocabulary terms
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Employ accurate manuscript and cursive letter formation
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Exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer technology
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Develop effective interviewing skills
COMPETENCY GOALS:
GOAL 1: The learner will obtain and demonstrate reading skills.
GOAL 2: The learner will obtain and demonstrate functional written language skills.
GOAL 3: The learner will obtain and demonstrate functional expressive communication skills.
GOAL 4: The learner will obtain and demonstrate functional receptive communication skills.
GOAL 5: The learner will obtain and demonstrate functional computer skills.
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS:
Reading Skills, Thinking Skills, Vocabulary Skills, Writing Skills, Listening Skills, and Speaking Skills.
1. Using correct grammar
2. Spelling words
3. Writing sentences
4. Punctuation marks
5. Storytelling
TEACHER EXPECTATIONS:
1. Be in class, in your assigned seat, ready to work by the sound of the tardy bell.
2. Have a positive attitude about your work.
3. Listen carefully and follow directions.
4. Raise your hand to speak.
5. Respect yourself and others.
6. Ask necessary questions.
7. The teacher will dismiss the students, not the bell.
8. Materials necessary for class each day:
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Textbook
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Loose-leaf notebook or loose-leaf paper
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Pen or pencil (pencil required for math class)
9. Turn in your assignments on time.
10. Work to your fullest potential.
GRADING PROCEDURES:
1. Report cards go out every six weeks.
2. Interim reports (progress of the student's grades, work habits, and attitude, the third week of every six weeks)
3. Daily grades=25%
4. Weekly tests on Thursday = 75%
5. Class participation
6. Semester Exams
****A student may study and take a test again to improve his or her grade (score) on a particular test.
ATTENDANCE:
A student must not miss more than (10) days in a class per semester, to receive credit. A student may not miss more than three (3) days in each class. If four (4) or more absences occur the student will have to make-up work and time.