Course Title
Freshman Focus
A/B Schedule

Year long

 

Contact Information

Ginger Polk                                                                      Chris Whelan

Ginger.Polk@ucps.k12.nc.us                                        Chris.Whelan@ucps.k12.nc.us

(704) 764-2900                                                                    (704) 764-2900

Room 808                                                                         Room 103

                               

Course Description and Course Goals

Freshman Focus is divided into ten modules. Each module has specific objectives designed to cover the many social and academic issues and topics that students need to be successful in high school and beyond. Modules are designed to build from one to the next in both content and intensity. Additionally, they are meant to be timely so that issues being discussed in Freshman Focus correspond to events and activities happening at Parkwood as well as in students’ lives. The Freshman Focus curriculum includes detailed lessons, activities, and discussion guides to complement each of the ten modules.  Students will also have the opportunity to work collaboratively with classmates to complete six project based learning activities over the course of the year. 

 

Texts, Materials, and Supplies

• Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey
• Advantacore's Freshman Focus curriculum
• Students will need a two pocket folder with tabs down the center.

 

Grading

All assignments will be based upon a ten point scale. 

Grading Scale: 90-100         A 80-89           B 70-79           C 60-69           D 59-Below    F

 

Assignments & Homework

All assignments will be done in class.

 Nightly homework will be for students to get a good night's sleep and be prepared for class.

 

Attendance, Participation, and Classroom Climate

• Refer to School handbook regarding class attendance policy
• Class rules:

                RESPECT YOURSELF!

                RESPECT OTHERS!

If you do these two simple rules, evertything else will take care of itself.   :)

If you ever have any questions or concerns regarding anything, Ms. Polk and Mr. Whelan's door is always open.   All you need to do is ask us and we will help you in whatever capacity we can.

 

Our Year At A Glance

Module #1: High School Survival Skills

Module #2: Building Relationships

Module #3: Making the Grade

Module #4: Who Am I?

Module #5: Exploration of Others

Module #6: The Crunch

      PBL PROJECT #1: School Spirit – How Can We Make It Happen?

Module #7: Emotions & Conflict

      PBL PROJECT # 2 Bullying- How Can We Be Bully-Free?

Module #8: Leadership

      PBL PROJECT # 3 Leadership- Can We All Be Leaders?

Module #9: Safe & Healthy Decisions

    PBL PROJECT # 4 Safe and Healthy Decisions- Is It Worth the Risk?

Module #10: The Future

    PBL PROJECT # 5 Skills and Jobs- Will We Be Ready for Work?