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Secondary Course Syllabus

Building:  Sterling Junior High

Course Title: STEM Shop        

Teacher: Mrs. Bethany McCabe

Email: mccabeb@eastmont206.org                        Phone: (509) 884 - 7115

Course Description:

This class involves hands-on projects designed to integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into a project-based curriculum. This class is going to challenge students to integrate concepts they have previously learned, but requires no previous knowledge.  

Team-based learning is a core part of this class.  Students will be expected to work in groups and efficiently complete tasks.

STEM shop is currently offered to all 7th grade students.

Safety glasses are a class requirement (ANSI Z87.1 rated).  Students may provide their own, but safety glasses must be unshaded and meet the rating requirements listed.  

Pre-Requisites:

None

Textbooks and Instructional Materials:  

There are a variety of instructional materials that support learning and there is no single textbook or source used. Instructional materials are integrated into the course found in the physical classroom and the associated Google Classroom.

Grading:  

Students earned grades will be represented in a points-based grading system. These grades are maintained within the Eastmont School District Student Information System. The secure student information system, including the gradebook for this course, are accessible to students and parents 24/7/365 through the student and parent portal via our website at www.eastmont206.org.

Grades are based on the following percentages and points for GPA calculations:

Accommodations and/or modifications:  

Appropriate accommodations and/or modifications will be provided for students with documented disabilities.  Accommodations and modifications are types of adaptations that are made to the environment, curriculum, instruction, or assessment practices in order for students with disabilities to be successful learners and actively participate with other students in the general education classroom or in school-wide activities. Specific accommodations and modifications are determined by the student’s Section 504 team or Individual Education Program team.  If a student with a documented disability is eligible to receive accommodations and/or modifications their special education case manager will contact me within the first two weeks of class and provide me with explicit directions and/or resources to implementing the accommodations and/or modifications that are included on the student’s Section 504 plan or Individual Education Program.  Communication with me is essential to the successful completion of course expectations and the implementation of accommodations and/or modifications.

Attendance, Behavior, and Performance Expectations:  

Student success is dependent upon respecting and following the rules of conduct outlined in Board Policy #3241 and described in the student handbook.  Both are available on the website at www.eastmont206.org.

Due to the nature of this class, professionalism is expected from each student and students will be tasked to behave and communicate in a more sophisticated and appropriate manner. Any absence should be communicated to the instructor before the absence occurs.

Make-up Work:  

Eastmont School District Policy and Procedures #3122 for excused absences and make-up work apply to this course.  Specifically, “If an absence is excused, the student will be permitted to make up all missed assignments outside of class under reasonable conditions and time limits…”  All the activities and learning opportunities for this course are expected to be completed.  Absences, whether excused or unexcused, cause gaps in learning.  

If assignments are turned in late then they will have a 10% reduced score after the work is evaluated.  Classwork turned in two weeks or later will have a 20% reduced score.

Late assignments will not be accepted the last week of the grading period.  If students have special circumstances, they need to communicate with me for a grade review and goal plan.

Clubs, Activities, and Leadership opportunities:

SkillsUSA is a national membership association serving high school, college and middle school students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations, and for further education. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.

Miscellaneous: 

There is a NO CELL PHONE policy without permission in this class.  First offense, the cell phone is taken away for the period.  Second offense, the cell phone is taken away for the rest of the day.  Third offense, the cell phone is sent down to the office for the parent to pick up or administrator to release back to the student.  

Parent Square is the district communication system and will be used to send grade updates and student information.   Please contact me with any questions or concerns and I will respond within 24 hours through the Parent Square system.  

Printed Documents:  

Print or translated copies of digital documents are available.  Please contact the main office for additional information.