Introduction to the SAI World History and English Language Arts courses, including course expectations, grading policies, specialized academic instruction supports, and unit breakdowns.
• Writing composition: Applying organization to written expression.
• Literary Structure: Read and produce writing in several formats and styles.
Grading Policy & Weights
Participation and Daily Engagement 50%
Reading Task Completion 15%
Writing Task Completion 15%
Unit Tests & Quizzes 10%
Homework 10%
Class Tip
Tests evaluate spelling, grammar, reading, and writing. Homework is a brief 5-minute independent review task. Direct IEP support and multi-sensory techniques are incorporated daily.
Rubric for Grading
Criteria
Excellent (4)
Good (3)
Satisfactory (2)
Needs Imp. (1)
Missing (0)
Participation
Actively engages in class
Participates occasionally
Rarely participates
Does not participate
Absent
Reading Work
Consistently completes work
Completes work most days
Incomplete work occasionally
Rarely completes work
Missing work
Writing Work
Consistently completes work
Completes work most days
Incomplete work occasionally
Rarely completes work
Missing work
Tests & Quizzes
Scores 90% and above
Scores 70-89%
Scores 50-69%
Scores below 50%
Did not take the test
Homework
Meets or exceeds goals
Meets goals
Partially meets goals
Does not meet goals
Missing checkpoints
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"This syllabus serves as a guide for students and families to understand the expectations and structure of the SAI ELA course. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns regarding the course."
SAI ELA Syllabus Page 2 of 2
Historical Inquiry:
• Note taking: Capture, organize, and share facts.
• Global Connections: How cultures interact over time.
• Chronological Eras: Explore major historical time periods.
• Cause & Effect: Factors leading to global changes.
• Analyzing Evidence: Evaluate sources and artifacts.
• Writing Composition: Organize written expressions.
Maps and Writing (Projects, Reports & Presentations) 15%
Growth Focus
Your grade is a reflection of your effort, engagement, and personal growth. Scaffolded assignments support individual learning goals directly.
SAI World History Section 5: Grading Weights
Success Partnership
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"This syllabus serves as a guide for students and families to understand the expectations and structure of the SAI History course. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns regarding the course."
• Reading fluency and comprehension: Building skills to hold information while improving fluid reading skills.
• Note taking: Capturing information in text and other media to analyze, evaluate, and share.
• Writing composition & Literary Structure: Organizing written expressions in several formats.
SAI English Language Arts Section 4: Curriculum
Grading & Evaluation
Participation and Daily Engagement 50%
Reading Tasks 15%
Writing Tasks 15%
Unit Tests & Quizzes 10%
Homework 10%
Core Insights
Unit tests check spelling, grammar, reading, and writing. Homework is a brief 5-minute independent task designed for quick concepts reinforcement.
SAI English Language Arts Section 5: Grading Weights
Success Partnership
Let's Succeed Together!
"This syllabus serves as a guide for students and families to understand the expectations and structure of the SAI ELA course. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns regarding the course."
