Maynard Jackson High School

Reading Plus Course Syllabus

2014-2015
BRRice brhooper@atlanta.k12.ga.us - Instructor

Reading Plus is a web-based program that transforms how, what, and why students
read. The program is totally personalized, in that each student will work on his/her own
pace. It is the only Common Core aligned reading intervention that prepares students to
engage with complex text by developing all three dimensions of successful readers
capacity, efficiency, and motivationwhich are the foundation of success.
Reading Plus is proven to increase reading achievement for students in grades 9 and
higher from a wide variety of sub-populations. Reading Plus not only tracks how
students perform, but also provides educators with actionable prompts to help even the
most struggling readers progress successfully through the program.
The dynamically adjusting instructional components in Reading Plus scaffold
comprehension tasks while igniting curiosity and making reading efficient and enjoyable.
Students have choice and control as they learn, which helps them develop and broaden
their interests while they build knowledge.
The goal of Reading Plus is to build silent reading skills in reading fluency,
comprehension, and writing in an effort to prepare students for college and career
readiness.

Grading:
Based on the initial Insight Test, which will place students on a level between A-M, each
student must have a passing score of 80, before progressing to the next level. All
grades are computed on the web, based on the APS grading scale and monitored by
both teacher and students. In addition, the following weights will be utilized.
Homework 10%
Classwork/Class Participation 15%
Assessments 25%
Quizzes 20%
Essays 10%
Projects/Presentations 10%

Notebook 10%

Student Expectations:
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Students are expected to remain on task at all times.

Students may not bring food or drinks into the classroom.
Students are encouraged to ask questions when they do not understand.
Visiting unauthorized sites on the computer is prohibited.
Students must adhere to all Atlanta Public School District Policies.

Teacher Expectations:
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The teacher will provide a safe and orderly learning environment.

The teacher will Manage, Motivate, and Monitor students at all times.
The teacher will assist students as needed.
The teacher will provide after school remediation for students on Monday,
Wednesday, and Thursday, 3:30 -4:30.
5. The teacher will provide incentives to reward student participation.

Materials Required:
Computer, laptop, iPad, folders, blue/black ink pens, ear phones, and notebook paper
(provided by the school) *cell phones upon approval and in accordance with the APS
electronic device policy

Parent Signature: _______________________________________

Date: _____________________________
Student Signature: ______________________________________
Date: ______________________________