Transcript Welcome to Open House

Welcome to Open House
Susan May, M.Ed.
[email protected]
Communication Applications
&
8th Grade Language Arts
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High School Credit
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High School ½ Credit Elective
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One semester long
No longer required to graduate.
 Starting with this year’s 9th graders.
 Final exam is worth 15% of their average
 I believe it is the most valuable class they
will take in high school.
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Purpose of the Class
The purpose of
Communication Applications is to
produce high school graduates
who can speak
clearly and effectively
in both
social and professional situations.
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a.k.a. Speech Class
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This class is about Speech Communication
Face-to-face communication, that is a
combination of verbal and nonverbal
communication.
It is NOT all about giving speeches.
 While students will be expected to give
several class presentations, there is only
one major grade speech.
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What We Study
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Intrapersonal Communication
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Interpersonal Communication
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(conversations with 2 people)
Group Communication
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(self-talk/self-concept)
(discussions between 3 – 12 people)
Public Communication
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(presentations/speeches)
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Major Grades
Traditional Tests
 Activities, such as:
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Paper T-Shirt Project
 Group Project & Presentation
 Extemporaneous Speech
 Mock Job Interview
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Final Exam = 15% of their average
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Mock Interview
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For our Mock Interview, I will need
about 20 parent volunteers!
Look for an email right before
Thanksgiving
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Website
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Please check my website for:
 Homework assignments
 Class calendar/planner information
 Class documents & Notes
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Need Help?
Tutoring with me:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, 8:05 to 8:35 a.m.
I will be on duty every Thursday morning and afternoon.
Students should come prepared with questions to ask and/or work to
complete during tutoring.
PAWS Tutoring:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons - 4:00-4:45 in the library
This tutoring is with The Woodlands High School Interact students. You must
arrange for a ride home after tutoring as there is no bus service.
SPARKS Tutoring:
Everyday during Advisory in B202
This is peer to peer tutoring. Students must ask me for a pass.
They are especially great at helping students get organized!
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Emails & Reminders from Me
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I will periodically send out bulk emails to
parents. Please keep your contact information
up to date with the front office.
I also send reminders to students and parents
who have signed up for the Remind text and
email service, (formerly called, Remind 101.)
Grab a flyer or go to my website for
instructions to sign up.
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Contact Information
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E-mail (checked before/after school and
during Advisory)
Phone (messages left with receptionist
are relayed by e-mail)
Conference time
before school
R4: 2:30-3:30 p.m
G3: 12:45-1:45 p.m.
Counseling Center schedules
all
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parent conferences
Homework for Parents
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Complete a yellow “Communication Information
Sheet,” providing me with:
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Preferred contact information
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Something wonderful about your child
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Anything you would like me to know that will
help me work with your child this year.
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Homework for Parents
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Sign the “Communication Information Sheet,”
indicating that you agree to abide by:
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The Student Handbook
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The McCullough Cheating Policy
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Ms. May’s Class Expectations, Procedures, &
General Information
These are all available on my website.
You may return it with your child if you have not
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had a chance to look at them.
Thank you for
coming to
Open House!
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