ADISORY (Period Adv)
Course Description
VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts) Mr. Berg's Advisory Class 2010-2014
Helping students to become: Community Contributors, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, Self-Directed Learners
Advisory Overview – 9th Grade
“Building Identity and Success”
Mester 1 (August 9 – October 8) 7.5 Weeks
Theme: Orientation and Building Identity
Week:
1 Orientation/Letter to Self
2 Defining ESLR’s/Portfolio/Identify Artifacts
3 ESLRs cont. plus Icebreakers/Team Builders
4 Identity (Self): Thinking Maps “My Story”
5 Continuation “My Story”
6 Portfolio (Peer Mentor): Mixer 9th & 12th
7 Autobiography Draft
.5 Autobiography Final/Mester 1 Reflection
ESLRs
Critical thinkers, Self Directed Learners, Effective Communicators, Community Contributors
Mester 2 (October 11 – December 17) 9 Weeks
Theme: Creating Character and Academic Success
Week:
1 Academic Review: A-G Requirements/GPA & Strategies to Raise My Grade (PSAT Admin)
2 Learning Styles/Multiple Intelligence Test**
3 The Art of Listening & Optional PowerPoint/Gossip Game/Reflection
4 Tolerance/Respect/Reflection
5 Talking with Peers/Sharing Compliments
6 Conflict Management/Bullying–Mixer 9th & 11th
7 Project Based Learning (PBL): Critical Thinking
8 Identity: Community and School Culture
9 Portfolio: Artifact Reflection Writing/Mid-Year Portfolio Progress Evaluation/Mester 2 Reflection
Mester 3 (February 7 – April 15) 10 Weeks
Theme: Leadership and Core Values
Week:
1 Academic Review: A-G Requirements/GPA &
Strategies to Raise My Grade
2 Peer Review/Group Dynamics (PBL)
3 Covey - 7 Habits of Effective Teens
4 Covey (continued)
5 Covey (continued)
6 Pre-CAHSEE
Learning to Speak -Extemporaneously
7 Academic Integrity
8 Gender and Stereotype – Mixer 9th & 10t
9 Portfolio Update/Writing Reflections
10 CST Prep
Mester 4 (April 25 – June 24) 9 Weeks
Theme: Self-Realization and Community
Week:
1 CST Prep
2 CST Prep
3 CST Prep
4 CST TEST
5 SLC Team Building – Mixer
6 Goal Setting/Pyramid of Success
7 Portfolio: Putting it Together & Artifact Reflection Writing
8 Continue Putting it Together & Artifact Reflection Writing
9 End of Year Advisory Evaluation/ End of Year Portfolio Progress Evaluation
School Policies:
All school policies regarding student attendance and behavior apply to this class. Students are expected to behave in a manner conducive to learning. Students are required to adhere to the school dress code. Students found cheating on tests or assignments will be subject to the school’s cheating policy. Students are expected to be in class daily and on time. Students are expected to bring necessary learning materials (notebooks, pens, paper, etc.) and any assigned textbooks to class each day. Textbooks must be covered and maintained in the condition in which they were issued.
Class Rules
1. Respect everyone and everything.
2. Learn all there is to learn!
3. Follow ALL Arleta High School Rules
Class Procedures
1. THE USE OF DEODORANT, HAIRSPRAY, LOTION, MAKE-UP, OR PERFUME DURING CLASS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
2. Be in your seat, quiet and working before the bell rings.
3. Your NAME, DATE, and PERIOD must be written correctly in the top right hand corner of every assignment or the assignment will not be graded.
4. Use a pencil, a blue pen or a black pen. (Sharpen your pencil BEFORE the bell rings.)
5. RAISE YOUR HAND, if you have something to say, or if you need to leave your seat.
6. Bring ALL required materials to class, including: paper, pencils, pens, and a reading book. Leave non-school materials (i.e., CD players, video games, etc.) at home.
7. You are responsible for all make-up work.
8. Turn in your homework as you enter the classroom.
9. Turn in your classwork as you exit the classroom.
10. The teacher dismisses class -- NOT the bell!
Helping students to become: Community Contributors, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, Self-Directed Learners
Advisory Overview – 9th Grade
“Building Identity and Success”
Mester 1 (August 9 – October 8) 7.5 Weeks
Theme: Orientation and Building Identity
Week:
1 Orientation/Letter to Self
2 Defining ESLR’s/Portfolio/Identify Artifacts
3 ESLRs cont. plus Icebreakers/Team Builders
4 Identity (Self): Thinking Maps “My Story”
5 Continuation “My Story”
6 Portfolio (Peer Mentor): Mixer 9th & 12th
7 Autobiography Draft
.5 Autobiography Final/Mester 1 Reflection
ESLRs
Critical thinkers, Self Directed Learners, Effective Communicators, Community Contributors
Mester 2 (October 11 – December 17) 9 Weeks
Theme: Creating Character and Academic Success
Week:
1 Academic Review: A-G Requirements/GPA & Strategies to Raise My Grade (PSAT Admin)
2 Learning Styles/Multiple Intelligence Test**
3 The Art of Listening & Optional PowerPoint/Gossip Game/Reflection
4 Tolerance/Respect/Reflection
5 Talking with Peers/Sharing Compliments
6 Conflict Management/Bullying–Mixer 9th & 11th
7 Project Based Learning (PBL): Critical Thinking
8 Identity: Community and School Culture
9 Portfolio: Artifact Reflection Writing/Mid-Year Portfolio Progress Evaluation/Mester 2 Reflection
Mester 3 (February 7 – April 15) 10 Weeks
Theme: Leadership and Core Values
Week:
1 Academic Review: A-G Requirements/GPA &
Strategies to Raise My Grade
2 Peer Review/Group Dynamics (PBL)
3 Covey - 7 Habits of Effective Teens
4 Covey (continued)
5 Covey (continued)
6 Pre-CAHSEE
Learning to Speak -Extemporaneously
7 Academic Integrity
8 Gender and Stereotype – Mixer 9th & 10t
9 Portfolio Update/Writing Reflections
10 CST Prep
Mester 4 (April 25 – June 24) 9 Weeks
Theme: Self-Realization and Community
Week:
1 CST Prep
2 CST Prep
3 CST Prep
4 CST TEST
5 SLC Team Building – Mixer
6 Goal Setting/Pyramid of Success
7 Portfolio: Putting it Together & Artifact Reflection Writing
8 Continue Putting it Together & Artifact Reflection Writing
9 End of Year Advisory Evaluation/ End of Year Portfolio Progress Evaluation
School Policies:
All school policies regarding student attendance and behavior apply to this class. Students are expected to behave in a manner conducive to learning. Students are required to adhere to the school dress code. Students found cheating on tests or assignments will be subject to the school’s cheating policy. Students are expected to be in class daily and on time. Students are expected to bring necessary learning materials (notebooks, pens, paper, etc.) and any assigned textbooks to class each day. Textbooks must be covered and maintained in the condition in which they were issued.
Class Rules
1. Respect everyone and everything.
2. Learn all there is to learn!
3. Follow ALL Arleta High School Rules
Class Procedures
1. THE USE OF DEODORANT, HAIRSPRAY, LOTION, MAKE-UP, OR PERFUME DURING CLASS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
2. Be in your seat, quiet and working before the bell rings.
3. Your NAME, DATE, and PERIOD must be written correctly in the top right hand corner of every assignment or the assignment will not be graded.
4. Use a pencil, a blue pen or a black pen. (Sharpen your pencil BEFORE the bell rings.)
5. RAISE YOUR HAND, if you have something to say, or if you need to leave your seat.
6. Bring ALL required materials to class, including: paper, pencils, pens, and a reading book. Leave non-school materials (i.e., CD players, video games, etc.) at home.
7. You are responsible for all make-up work.
8. Turn in your homework as you enter the classroom.
9. Turn in your classwork as you exit the classroom.
10. The teacher dismisses class -- NOT the bell!