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| WACO Jr./Sr. High |
706 North Pearl Wayland, Iowa 52654
Phone: 319-256-6200 Fax: 319-256-6211 |
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Life Connections
This class teaches students how to set positive goals and how to alter non-productive behavior patterns. We share sucesses and trouble-shoot possible problem situations. |
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Composition
Composition is a semester long, required writing class taken during a student's junior year. The class uses a workshop approach where students write, share and redraft. This approach builds confidence, fluency, the ability to write in different genres, and overall writing skills. |
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Literature and Conflict
Literature and Conflict is basically a world literature class where we read novels, short stories, poetry, essays and plays from multiple cultures and time periods. We examine the important connections between ourselves and the thinking of other times and people. Students frequently are required to do reflective writing, and these writings are the basis of daily class discussions. Requirements also inlcude formal papers and projects. |
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7th grade English
7th grade English focuses on polishing previously learned skills and the importance of decision making skills. Students will participate in units about short stories focusing on literary elements, novels, figurative language, and library and research skills.
HOMEWORK:
Students vote on two nights a week to have homework. On these nights, the assignment will be given within the last five minutes of class and will be expected to be completed when they come in the room the following day. On the other three days of the week, class time may be given to work on an assignment. If they do not get their assignment finished during class time, they will be expected to complete it before they come to class the following day.
GRADING SCALE:
90%-100% = A
80%-89% = B
70%-79% = C
60%-69% = D
59%-down = F
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History and literature
Studying history by using a textbook is one way to look other people and times, but it is not the only way. History and literature looks at history through fiction. Basically an independent reading class, History and literature allows students to choose American novels that view history through "story". Each student keeps a journal as he or she reads.This is shared with the teacher so that there is an on-going written converstaion between the instructor and each student. |
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Contemporary Literature
Starting with the 1950's, Contemporary Literature includes fiction, essays, news articles, film, and nonfiction of each decade up through the present. We read, write, and discuss social, political,and cultural ideas reflected in the print and film media of each decade. Class work will include daily journals, papers, and projects. |
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School to Career
STC is an independent option for juniors and seniors interested in exploring a particular career path before leaving high school. Arrangements are made so that individual students can participate in internships or work studies in fields of interest. Examples include assisting in an elementary classroom, working in a bank, or working for a local mechanic. These opportunities can take place during or outside the school day. |
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