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=__Welcome to the 2011 Wildcat Achievement Academy at Sunnyside High School! __= = = =Class Introductions:=
 * 1) Introduce yourself
 * 2) What extracurricular activities are you involved in/plan to be involved in this year? ie sports, clubs
 * 3) What is your favorite movie?
 * 4) Do you have any pets? if so what kind and name?
 * 5) What do you want to do when you get out of high school?
 * 6) Do you wanna graduate from high school?
 * 7) What does school mean to you?

=Mr. Watkins=



My name is Mr. Watkins, and I will be your Instructor for the Safari Class this Summer School session at Sunnyside High School! I am excited for all of the opportunities to work with each of you this summer, and I know that it's going to be a great one!

 Before we go too far, here is my contact information so that you can get a hold of me:  E-mail: dwatkins@mychawanakee.org  Cell Phone: (559) 977-7860 Classroom: (559) 253-3107

__Classroom Expectations__
To ensure that students are able to interact and develop in the most enhancing environment, it is desired that classrooms be places where all students are accepted, valued and treated with respect. Therefore, students will: Be courteous, thoughtful and not disruptive to the participation and learning of others.

Listen attentively when the teacher is speaking or when classmates are presenting orally.

Keep their classroom and personal space clean and tidy.

Work quietly and allow others to work without unnecessary distractions.

Be ready and organized for each activity.

Respect the property of others by not damaging or taking without permission, things that belong to others.

Bring appropriate materials to class as required (pencils, exercise books, etc.).

Use appropriate language. Offensive language is not acceptable.

Accept the authority of the teacher in the classroom.

Treat each other with respect.

Be neat and thorough in completing all assigned work on time.

Dress appropriately for class.

Be mannerly to peers, teachers and all school personnel.

Be considerate of others (take turns, be sensitive to others’ feelings, etc.).

Remember that there is to be absolutely no fighting or rough play.

Complete all assigned school work and homework to an acceptable standard.

__Materials needed for class:__

 * 1) Binder with paper and dividers
 * 2) Highlighter
 * 3) Pen
 * 4) Pencil

__Syllabus__
What is a Syllabus?

A syllabus is a document that a professor writes and distributes to provide students with an overview of a college course. The syllabus is usually distributed on the first day of class. It contains several parts:
 * The course title and meeting times
 * The name of the professor and his/her contact information
 * Expectations and attendance policies
 * Topics and chapters covered
 * Test dates
 * Other relevant dates
 * Grading policy
 * Required texts and other supplies

Class Discussion

__Daily Planners or Agendas__
What is a Daily Planner or Agenda?

Class Discussion

How to use the Planner or Agenda

__**6/14**__
Intro to "7 Habits of Highly Effective TEENS"

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~If I plan to learn; I must learn to plan.
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Explain

Class Discussion ==

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Habit #2: Begin with the End in Mind
~ Control your Own Destiny, or Someone else will.

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What does this mean to you?

Explain

Class Discussion

Habit #3: Put First Things First
~ Will and Won't Power

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What does this mean to you?

Explain

Class Discussion

Habit #4: Think Win Win
~ Life is an All You Can Eat Buffet

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What does this mean to you?

Explain

Class Discussion

Habit #5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood
~ You Have Two Ears....AND ONE MOUTH.... Hel-lo!

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What does this mean to you?

Explain

Class Discussion

Habit #6: Synergize
~ The "High" Way....

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What does this mean to you?

Explain

Class Discussion

Habit #7: Sharpen the Saw
~ It's "Me Time"

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What does this mean to you?

Explain

Class Discussion

__6/15__
SSR 20 Min

Review Class and School Expectations

Habit 1,2 and 3 worksheets. Due today. Worth 10 points.

Campus Tour

Meet Counselors

__6/16__
Return Blue Card

SSR 20 min

Habit Quiz

Make Teams. Must Be a Safari Animal.

Posters for your Team with team name.

Make class folders.

Habit #1

Page 47 -70.

Answers Questions pg 71 and 72


 * 1) The next time someone flips you off, give them the peace sign.
 * 2) Listen carefully today. Count how many times you use reactive language, such as " You make me"...." I have to".... " Why can't they"...." I can't"....
 * 3) Reactive language I use most?
 * 4) Do something you have wanted to do but have never done. IE... Ask someone on a date, raise your hand in class, or join a team or club.
 * 5) Post it note to self....." I will not let___ decide how i'm going to feel. "Place it some where you can refer to.

Scavenger Hunt @10am and 12:55

__6/20__
SSR 20 min

5 A Day
 * 1) What is Pro-Active?
 * 2) What is Reactive?
 * 3) How many cement benches are in the quad?
 * 4) What is a Elective class?
 * 5) What other types of schools are there besides college?

Review Expectations

The great discovery page 85 - 90. Answer questions on a separate sheet piece of paper.

Make Folders

Finish Posters

Habit 2 - Begin with the end in mind.

What is an elective class?

What is A-G requirements?

A-G refers to the high school courses required for entrance to the University of California and the California State University systems. They are so-called because there are seven general subject areas labeled “A” through “G” (see list at end of article). These requirements should not be confused with the courses required by the state of California or individual school districts for high school graduation —requirements are less in some subjects and greater in others.

The California State University (CSU) system requires a minimum of a “C” grade in all A-G courses while the University of California (UC) system requires a 3.0 Grade Point Average in the A-G courses meaning that a “C” grade can be balanced by an “A” grade in another class. It should be noted that both the number of A-G courses required and the grade standards are the minimum requirements just to apply. Very few “C” average students will be admitted to a CSU school and almost no 3.0 students will get into a UC campus. Likewise, taking the recommended number of math and science requirements about doubles a student’s chances of admission to a UC school compared with just taking the minimum number of courses.

For the most recent year available (2008-2009) about 34% of California high school graduates had taken an A-G course sequence and met the minimum CSU Grade requirement of a “C” in each course. As with most education statistics, there was variation between ethnic groups with 59% of Asian, 23% of Hispanic, 22% of African-American and 40% of White graduates meeting the minimum A-G requirement. In recent years there has been a push in some districts to make A-G courses the high school graduation requirements. Since a “D” grade in any course is sufficient for passing a course, districts that have done so are only requiring that students “take and pass” an A-G course sequence, not meet the CSU or UC minimum grade requirements.

Other districts are looking toward making A-G the “default” graduation requirements. This means that all students are expected to take the A-G sequence with the student/parent able to opt-out at some point (usually the junior year). The rationale for both of these proposals is that by setting higher expectations, students will rise to the occasion and meet the requirements. Another reason often cited is that if students are not guided by the graduation requirements into the A-G curriculum, they may miss the opportunity to qualify for higher education. The major differences between most high school graduation requirements and the A-G requirements are in Math and Foreign (World) Languages. Most high schools require two years of Math while A-G requires three years (four recommended—Requirement “C”) and specifically includes Algebra II. A-G requires two years of Foreign Language (three recommended—Requirement “E”) while most high schools require a 2-3 year combination of Foreign Language and/or other electives. High schools often accept science credits from courses other than the Biology/Chemistry/Physics lab courses that A-G expects (Requirement “D”).

In the last decade the number of high school courses accepted for meeting A-G has risen exponentially from hundreds of courses to the thousands, as high schools have submitted their elective programs to the UC for approval. Almost all of these new titles have been in the Visual/Performing Arts section (Requirement “F”) and the College Prep Elective section (Requirement “G”). The effect of having these elective courses approved has often been an upgrading of the rigor and academic content of high school electives so that they are truly college prep. **The UC/CSU A-G Requirements** Two years of history/social science, including one year of world history, cultures and geography; and one year of U.S. history or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government. ||  || Four years of college-preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature. No more than one year of ESL-type courses can be used to meet this requirement. ||  || Three years of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry. Approved integrated math courses may be used to fulfill part or all of this requirement, as may math courses taken in the seventh and eighth grades that your high school accepts as equivalent to its own math courses. ||  || Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three foundational subjects: biology, chemistry and physics. Advanced laboratory science classes that have biology, chemistry or physics as prerequisites and offer substantial additional material may be used to fulfill this requirement, as may the final two years of an approved three-year integrated science program that provides rigorous coverage of at least two of the three foundational subjects. ||  || Two years of the same language other than English. Courses should emphasize speaking and understanding, and include instruction in grammar, vocabulary, reading, composition and culture. Courses in languages other than English taken in the seventh and eighth grades may be used to fulfill part of this requirement if your high school accepts them as equivalent to its own courses. ||  || A single yearlong approved arts course from a single VPA discipline: dance, drama/theater, music or visual art. ||  || One year (two semesters), in addition to those required in “a-f” above, chosen from the following areas: visual and performing arts (non-introductory level courses), history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the “e” requirement or two years of another language). ||  ||
 * **Required “A-G” Courses** ||
 * **a** l **History/Social Science** – 2 years required
 * **b** l **English** – 4 years required
 * **c** l **Mathematics** – 3 years required, 4 years recommended
 * **d** l **Laboratory Science** – 2 years required, 3 years recommended
 * **e** l **Language Other than English** – 2 years required, 3 years recommended
 * **f** l **Visual and Performing Arts (VPA)** – 1 year required
 * **g** l **College-Preparatory Electives** – 1 year required

Sports Assembly @1pm

__6/21__
SSR 20 min

5 a Day

 * 1) What is the Athletic Directors name?
 * 2) What is A-G?
 * 3) Do you know what elective course our offered at SHS?
 * 4) What is a mission statement?
 * 5) What is peer pressure? (Give me and example)

Habit 3 ~ Put First Things First

Daily Agenda

 * What do you spend your time doing? pg 107
 * Start using a planner? pg 113
 * Peer Pressure? pg123
 * Baby Steps pg 128 #2,3,5,6,7,8
 * Binder 101

Objective:
Students will understand the importance of putting "First Things First"

Students will understand the importance of priortizing their homework vs their social life.

__6/22__
SSR 20 min

5 a Day


 * 1) What was Habit 1?
 * 2) Where is the 911 memorial?
 * 3) What do we use a daily planner at SHS?
 * 4) What is A-G?
 * 5) What kind of schools require A-G?

What is a Paradigm?
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 * It is a system of mental habits. These habits work together and reinforce each other to form our world view. When we change our paradigms, we can change everything.

" Principle Centered" pg 24
Group 1 read pg 23, Other Possible Paradigms Group 2 read pg 19, Friend Centered Pardigms. Group 3 read pg 19-20, Stuff Centered Pardigms. Group 4 read pg 21-22, School Centered Paradigms.

Class Discussion on PARADIGM'S?

A-G Student Survey (10 points)

A-G Tracking Vissualy Handout.

High School Graduation Requirement vs A-G Requirement Handout.

__Daily Objective__
Students will understand the Win-Win, Win-Lose, Lose-Win, and Lose-Lose.

SSR (20 Min)

__5 A Day__

 * 1) What is a Paradigm?
 * 2) What is a Paradigm Shift?
 * 3) What is a School Centered Paradigm?
 * 4) What is a Friend Centered Paradigm?
 * 5) What is a Stuff Centered Paradigm?

Quiz Habit 1 - 3.
Begin

Habit 4 ~ Think Win- Win

__Group Read.__

Read pg 154. "Win the private victory first.

__Team reading.__

Be ready to explain to the whole class.


 * Team 1 reads pg 147-149. Win - Lose. The Totem Pole
 * Team 2 reads pg 149-151. Lose - Win. The Doormat
 * Team 3 reads pg 151 - 152, Lose - Lose. The Downward Spiral.
 * Team 4 reads pg 152-154, Win - Win. The all you can eat buffet.