SK Quarter Classes

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SK Quarter Classes
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The SK classes provide time and opportunity for students to learn about the graduation requirements,
the Portfolio system and the school. There are four SK quarter classes, one for each grade.
SK 101
Freshman
Quarter 1
SK 102
Sophomore
Quarter 3
SK 103
Junior
Quarter 4
SK 104
Senior
Quarter 2

SK 101 (1/4 credit)

This course is for all freshmen and is designed to ensure their success in transitioning into the high school.  Students will participate in the following: team building, study skills, planning and beginning their portfolio, reflective writing and reviewing the requirements of the diploma system.  In addition, students will learn how to access and upload assignments to the digital portfolio.  (SLE S8)  SK 101- Syllabus.docx


SK 102 (1/4 credit)

This course is for all sophomores and  is designed to provide students with instruction on how to write formative reflections and time to organize and submit assignments to their portfolio.  Students will learn how to scan assignements, access the digital portfolio and upload assignments to their portfolio.   (SLE S8)    Click on the icon to open the SK 102 syllabus SK 102 syllabus.PDF   
 
 
Formative Reflections
Sophomores will learn how to write formative reflections in SK 102.  Formative reflections link coursework to the Student Learning Expectations.  Three of the five formative reflections must be written during the course.  Students pick  assignments from any three of the SLEs.  The five required formative reflections are stored in the Formative Reflection Tour on Richer Picture.



SK 103 (1/4 credit)

This course is for all juniors and is designed to provide students with the opportunity to work on writing reflections and organize the work they will be submitting to their portfolio. Students will be required to write a practice summative reflection in preparation for their senior exit presentation.  In addition, students will learn how to access and upload assignments to the digital portfolio.  (SLE S8)

Click on the icon to open the SK 103 syllabus  SK 103 syllabus.PDF              ]
 
Formative Reflections
Juniors will continue to write formative reflections in SK 103.  Formative reflections link coursework to the Student Learning Expectations.  Juniors will write the final two formative reflections during the class.


SK 104 (1/4 credit)

This course is for all seniors and is designed to provide students with the opportunity to organize the work they will be submitting to their portfolio. Seniors will also write a summative reflection, and practice presenting their portfolio, all in preparation for the senior exit presentation.  The senior exit presentations will take place in early February.  All students present in front of a panel of three to four teachers who question students and evaluate the presentation.   Click on the icon to open the SK 104 checklist    Syllabus - SK 104.doc        Senior Checklist 10-11.doc