Limestone Community High School

Inter-Related Co-Op
SYLLABUS
Year: 2017-2018

Instructor: Mrs. Carrie Webster

Classroom: 313
Planning Period: 7th Hour: Co-Op Supervision 8th Hour: Prep
Office Phone: 309-697-6271 ext. 140
Email Address: cwebster@limestone310.org
A. Course Information
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisite(s): None
Length of Course: 1 year (2 semesters)
B. Course Description
Cooperative Education is a capstone course designed to assist students in the development of effective skills
and attitudes through practical, advanced instruction in school and on the job through cooperative
education. Students are released from school for their paid cooperative education work experience and
participate in 200 minutes per week of related classroom instruction. Classroom instruction focuses on
providing students with job survival skills and career exploration skills related to the job and improving
students abilities to interact positively with others. A qualified career and cooperative education
coordinator is responsible for supervision. Written training agreements and individual student training plans
are developed and agreed upon by the employer, student and coordinator. The coordinator, student, and
employer assume compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
C. Course Standards
FCS: 1.1, 1.2,3.1, 13.1, 13.2, 13.6
CC ENG: 2,7

D. Course Benchmarks/Objectives/Goals/Topics
The objective of this course is to provide students with necessary knowledge for the workplace. Units of
study in the classroom include the following:
Human Relations and You, Self Confidence and Self Esteem, Self Motivation and Goal Setting, Emotional
Intelligence, Values and Ethics, Problem Solving and Creativity, Personal Communication Effectiveness,
Communication in the Workplace, Getting Along with Your Managers, Coworkers, and Customers, Managing
Conflict, Becoming an Effective Leader, and Getting Ahead in Your Career.
E. Text and Required Supplies
Textbook: Human Relations for Career and Personal Success, Cooperative
Occupational Education (Teacher Use)
Workbook: Job Hunting Handbook, Employability Skills Program Workbook
Supplies: Writing utensil, notebook, folder
Supplemental Material:
F. Nine-Weeks Term Grading Plan
Employer Evaluations: 100%
Assignments: 20%
Quizzes/Tests: 20%
Projects: 20%
Classroom Evaluations: 20%
:
Term Assessments: 20%
G. Semester Grading Plan
Term 1: 50%
Term 2: 50%
H. Limestone High School Grading Scale
A: 94-100
B: 86-93
C: 77-85
D: 70-76
I. Expectations
1. No passes. Teacher discretion
2. No electronic devices. Teacher discretion
3. No food or beverage. Teacher discretion
4. Tardies are unacceptable.
5. Report absences to LCHS Dean's Office and Mrs. Webster
6. Follow school policies in student handbook.
7. Students will be on a 3 Strike System and could be submitted to the following: dismissal from the Co-Op
Program, dismissal from the job site, enrolled back into a regular school day, and/or loss of up to 2
credits.

J. Tentative Schedule
Term 1: Human Relations and You, Self Esteem and Self Confidence, Self Motivation and Goal Setting,
Term 2: Emotional Intelligence, Values and Ethics, Problem Solving and Creativity
Term 3: Personal Communication Effectiveness, Communication in the Workplace, Getting Along with your
Manager, Co-Workers, and Customers
Term 4: Managing Conflict, Getting Ahead in Your Career, Becoming an Effective Leader
K. Other

Absent students are responsible to see teacher for make-up work once back (1 day per day missed)
OSS students are responsible for contacting teacher during suspension period for make-up work
OSS make up work will receive a 10% deduction on assignments
ISD students are responsible for completing make-up work during suspension
ISD make up work will receive up to 100% of grade earned
NO late work is accepted
NO extra credit is offered
Unexcused absences receive a 10% deduction on assignments
Make-up quizzes and tests should be pre-arranged with teacher