[SCHOOL NAME] · [SCHOOL YEAR]
[Course Name]
TEACHER [Name] | ROOM [Room] | [name@school.edu] | EXTRA HELP [Days, times] |
Course description
[Two or three sentences on what the course covers, how it fits in the sequence, and any prerequisite.]
Learning goals By the end of the course, students will be able to:
| Materials □ [Textbook title], provided □ Three-ring binder with dividers □ Spiral notebook □ Pencils, pens, and highlighters □ [Calculator or other course item] □ Charged device for [platform] |
Grading
| Grading scale
Grades are posted in [grade portal] within [N] school days of the due date. |
Classroom routines
Arrival. [Where students sit and what they start on when the bell rings.]
Materials. [What students bring every day and where work is turned in.]
Phones. [When devices may be used and where they are kept otherwise.]
Absences and make-up work. [Where missed work is posted and how many days students have to complete it.]
Late work. [Deadline for late work and any grade penalty.]
Retakes. [Whether tests or quizzes may be retaken, and the conditions.]
Academic honesty. [Reference to the school policy and how it applies to this course, including AI tools.]
Course outline
Dates are approximate and may shift with the school calendar.
UNIT | TITLE AND MAIN TOPICS | WEEKS | MAJOR ASSESSMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | [Unit title]: [main topics] | [N]–[N] | [Test or project] |
2 | [Unit title]: [main topics] | [N]–[N] | [Test or project] |
3 | [Unit title]: [main topics] | [N]–[N] | [Test or project] |
4 | [Unit title]: [main topics] | [N]–[N] | [Test or project] |
5 | [Unit title]: [main topics] | [N]–[N] | [Test or project] |
6 | [Unit title]: [main topics] | [N]–[N] | [Test or project] |
7 | [Unit title]: [main topics] | [N]–[N] | [Test or project] |
8 | [Unit title]: [main topics] | [N]–[N] | [Test or project] |
Communication
Updates. [How families receive news: email, newsletter, or learning platform, and how often.]
Contact. The best way to reach me is [email or phone]. I reply within [one school day].
Class materials. Assignments, notes, and due dates are posted at [platform or website].
Detach or print this section and return it by [Month DD, YYYY]
Family acknowledgment
We have read the [Course Name] syllabus and understand the course expectations, grading, and routines.
Student name Signature
Parent / guardian name Signature
Best phone or email Date
Anything you would like me to know about your student