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Pathways Charter School19 Angwin Plaza

Angwin, CA 94508 Office: 707-965-9652

Fax: 707-965-9652

(Please note: we are located next to College Market and Ace Hardware)

Fall 2016 Semester ScheduleDear Pathways Families:

We are delighted to again provide options for students in support of individualized plans of learning. As you browse the Napa County class schedule, please consider the following:

Mission Statement and School Commitment

Because we are committed to independent study as a primary learning mode for our students, we are equally committed to offering as many modes of learning as we can.

Small class experiences are a benefit to students, especially when exposed to high quality teachers with experience and passion for their topics.

We commit to a continual search for qualified and devoted people, who share our Pathways mission, to teach classes.

Family Commitment

A Pathways student will commit to regular attendance and participation as well as the independent home work required for academic success. Family members commit to providing positive

encouragement and necessary student support in the home environment.

If you need additional information, visit our website at www.pathwayscharter.org

You may call your Independent Study Teacher or email the Upper Napa Center Manager, at Lynn Wiley at [email protected].

You may also contact Jill Escareno, Solano/Napa/Lake Area Coordinator, at 707-337-8488 or via email at

[email protected]

PLEASE NOTE:Enrollment in any Pathways class is VOLUNTARY.

Our classes are intended to supplement a home-based study program.

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http://www.pathwayscharter.org/

Pathways Charter School Napa Area Fall 2016 Class Schedule

How to Register for Classes:

Add forms will now be received and processed as a lottery. All forms will be accepted at any time since it will be a random draw. Our first lottery will be will be held on August 29th. We will hold a second lottery on September 2nd. Any form received after the final lottery date will be addressed in a first-come-first-serve manner. Families with multiple children will be given one number for the lottery. Students who are requesting classes out of grade range will be given last priority. Electronic Add/Drop forms can be found on our website, www.pathwayscharter.org under the tab Regions /Lake & Upper Napa/Angwin:Class Schedule.

1. Carefully read complete description of desired classes.

2. Carefully read the Center Rules and Guidelines with your student(s).

3. Note class dates and times and verify ability to consistently attend.

4. Complete the online add/drop form.

5. Read and sign Middle School or High School letter for each student.

6. Fill out an Emergency Card for each student.

7. RETURN all signed, completed documents to the Angwin Administrative Office. ALL documents must be on file before a student can attend class.

You may drop them off in person or fax them to 707-965-9652.Be sure both parent and student have read and agreed to all provisions of the Class Contract.

The signed and current Emergency Card must be completed every year.

Be sure both parent and student have read and agree to all provisions of the center class contract. You can find the Upper Napa Class Rules and Guidelines on our website at www.pathwayscharter.org under the heading Region/Lake/Upper Napa. By signing your ACK/MOU at the start of the school year you are agreeing that you have read and will abide by all items in the Napa Class Rules and Guidelines.

Wait List InformationAlthough we try our best to facilitate each registration request, no class is guaranteed. If we reach maximum enrollment, a wait list will be started. Once space is available in a class, a student must complete an ADD form before they are enrolled. Enrollment is not automatic.

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PCS Napa Center Rules and GuidelinesBe sure both parent and student have read and agree to all provisions of the

Solano Center Rules and Guidelines.

Policy and ProcedureIt is critical that students and families adhere to the following rules and guidelines to ensure student safety

and a positive learning environment. We anticipate full cooperation and support.

Site Rules: Pathways Charter School is a closed campus. However, parents of high school students ONLY may

authorize access to a 15 minute lunch pass to leave campus. If student is tardy or absent to class/student meeting after having left campus, the consent may be revoked by Pathways and an improvement referral may be written.

Students may arrive no earlier than 10 minutes prior to the beginning of class. Students must leave campus no later than 10 minutes after their last class is dismissed. All Pathways Students who attend classes must adhere to campus policies. Pathways Charter School is a drug, bully, and foul language free school. Students found doing drugs while on campus or coming to campus while under the influence will not

be tolerated and appropriate action will be taken. Students shall only be on campus to attend class, meet with IST, attend a testing session, or other

approved activities. Students must be respectful and considerate of their classmates and instructors. Students MAY NOT wait/loiter outside of the building or in stairwells at any time. There is no kitchen access for any students. There is no gum allowed on campus. Students are expected to follow the dress code and computer use policy. Behaviors considered disruptive and disrespectful to the Pathways Staff or fellow students will not be

tolerated and may result in expulsion from the class and or center attendance.

Registering for Classes: Regular class attendance is required. Respect for Pathways Staff and Class Instructors is expected. Lack of compliance with school rules will be grounds for removal from class. K-6 students must be accompanied by a parent to class and picked up by an authorized care-giver at the

end of class. Students in attendance for a 3rd class meeting are committed for the term of a class and appropriate fees will

be deducted from the student’s budget.

All classes are generally filled on a first-come, first-served basis and we try our best to facilitate each registration request, though no class is guaranteed. In general, upon reaching maximum enrollment, a wait list will be started. Site classes are considered supplementary to the home-based education program. Independent work done outside of class and/or homework is expected and necessary for many of our classes. Parental support and oversight of this work is expected and an important part of student success.

A new signed Emergency Card must be completed every year.All signed, completed documents must be returned to the Upper Napa Administrative Office.

You may drop them off in person to our office or email them to Lynn Wiley at [email protected].

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Notice to Pathways Parents of Middle School Students

The following letter includes important information regarding student drop off/pick up, lunch time, attendance, and grading policies. Please read carefully and sign this notice and turn in the office manager prior to the first day of onsite classes.

Please remember that the Napa regional site is a closed campus. Students are not to loiter anywhere outside the building before, after, or during class. Students may arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before class begins and leave no later than 10 minutes after their final class finishes. Students with more than 15 minutes between classes will need to be picked up or supervised by their parent. Please make arrangements to pick up your child directly after class. Students are to remain inside the building until you arrive. Students will not be allowed to wait for their rides in the parking lot, in stairwells, at the College Market, or by the front or back doors.

Students staying for afternoon classes should bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Please be mindful that refrigerator space is limited and for staff use only. Students staying to participate in afternoon classes require supervision during their break and parents are expected to provide this. As we are an independent study program, we are not equipped to monitor unsupervised students.

All students are required to attend classes regularly. Since the middle school program is only two days per week, attendance is critical to academic progress and success. If your child receives more than two unexcused absences during a learning period, it MAY result in an improvement referral. Your child’s success is our priority.

The grading policy for the Middle school classes is as follows: student will receive their grade based on the following elements: daily attendance, class participation, homework completion, academic growth and assessment. The grade percentage breakdown is as follows;

A: 90-100% B: 80-89% C: 70-79% D: 60-69% F: below 59%Please make sure your child comes to each class prepared with a backpack, binder, planner,

paper, pencils, and any other necessary items.

Onsite classes conclude at the end of learning period 9. Students enrolled in onsite classes will then receive assignments for those classes from their IST’s for learning period 10.

Please support your regional school site by donating the following items: Ream of printer paper Box of Kleenex Dixie cups Hand sanitizer Disinfectant wipes No. 2 pencils

Parent signature: ________________________________________________________

Student name: __________________________________________________________

Student signature: _______________________________________________________

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The following letter includes important information regarding student drop off/pick up, lunch time, attendance and grading policies. Please read carefully and sign this notice and turn in the office manager prior to the first day of onsite classes.

Please remember that the Napa regional site is a closed campus. Students are not to loiter anywhere outside the building before, after, or during class. Students may arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before class begins and leave no later than 10 minutes after their final class finishes. Students with more than 15 minutes between classes will need to be picked up or supervised by their parent. Please make arrangements to pick up your child directly after their final class is dismissed. Students are to remain inside the building until you arrive. Students will not be allowed to wait for their rides in the parking lot, in stairwells, at the College Market, or by the front or back doors.

Students staying for afternoon classes should bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Please be mindful that refrigerator space is limited and for staff use only. Students staying to participate in afternoon classes require supervision during their break and parents are expected to provide this. As we are an independent study program, we are not equipped to monitor unsupervised students. Parents of HS students may authorize access to a 15 minute lunch pass to leave campus (see office manager for pass). If student is tardy or absent to class/student meeting after having left campus, the consent may be revoked by Pathways and an improvement referral may be written.

Parent initial here for consent _________. Unauthorized trips off campus for any reason will result in a site improvement referral. More than one occurrence may result in expulsion from site classes.

All students are required to attend classes regularly. Since the high school program is only two days per week, attendance is critical to academic progress and success. If your child receives more than two unexcused absences during a learning period, it MAY result in an improvement referral. Your child’s success is our priority.

The grading policy for the high school classes is as follows: student will receive their grade based on the following elements: daily attendance, class participation, homework completion, academic growth, and assessment. The grade percentage breakdown is as follows;

A: 90-100% B: 80-89% C: 70-79% D: 60-69% F: below 59%Please make sure your child comes to each class prepared with a backpack, binder, planner,

paper, pencils, and any other necessary items. In general, Pathways will only provide a student planner.

Onsite classes conclude at the end of learning period 9. Students enrolled in onsite classes will then receive assignments for those classes from their IST’s for learning period 10.

Please support your regional school site by donating the following items: Ream of printer paper 5 oz. Dixie cups Disinfectant wipes Box of Kleenex Hand sanitizer Pencils

Parent signature: ________________________________________________________Student name: __________________________________________________________ Student signature: _______________________________________________________

Lake/UpperNapa Area ClassesDates to Remember for the 2016-17 School Year

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Aug. 29th Fall class registration

Sept. 6th First day back to school

Sept. 12th Back to School Event

Sept. 15th

Nov. 10th

Back to School Event

Office Closed: Teacher In-Service

Nov. 11th Holiday- School Closed

Nov. 21st-23rd No On-Site Classes

Nov. 24th-25th Thanksgiving Holiday- School Closed

Dec. 19th-Jan. 2nd

Winter Break

Jan. 16th Holiday

Jan. 27th Last day of Fall Semester

Feb. 2nd STEM Fair

Feb. 20th Holiday- School Closed

Feb. 22nd No onsite classes: Instructor training day in Solano

Mar. 3rd

Mar. 17th

Ordering Closes

Office Closed- Teacher In-Service Day

Apr. 3rd – Apr. 7th

Spring Break

Apr. 25th–May 5th

SBAC Testing

May 19th Last Day of ALL on-site classes

May 25th History Fair & 8th Grade Graduation

June 10th Last day of school- Graduation

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ELEMENTARY CLASSES (K-6)***Note: Fees are per semester.

ELECTIVE ENRICHMENT

Section #1 Art Instructor:

Stephanie Beaurain

Who: K-3 grade studentsLocation: Room 1Days/Times:

Mon. 9:30-11:00 amClass Size:

Max 10

Class Fee: $50 Text Fee: $25 Materials Fee:

$25Semester Start Date:

09/12/2016 Semester End Date:

01/27/2017

Description:

This class is hands-on, brains-on! The hands will be busy creating Art and crafts projects incorporating the elements of Art through a variety of mediums. Students will find inspiration through the studies of Nature, with a focus this year on the Animal Kingdom, a popular subject for this age group! By drawing, sculpting and painting, students will express their interpretations of the natural beauty that surrounds them.

Materials: TBD

Notes:

SOCIAL STUDIES ENRICHMENT

Section #2 Math Fun Instructor:

Allison Greene


Mon. 11:15-12:45pmClass Size:

Max 10




01/27/2017

Description:

Focus on Vocabulary in Math with terms such as standard, sum, difference, total, equals, greater than/less than, product, quotient; denominator, numerator, place value terms and other vocabulary as it relates to Kindergarten, first and second grade level math standards. IN CLASS activities will include: reading math related stories as a group; working in Math

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Centers to solidify the math topic of the day; create, build and utilize manipulatives to enhance learning about the topic of the day; engaging in short videos and quizzes; dramatizing creations of standards such as in the concepts of measurement and money.

Materials: TBD

LANGUAGE ARTS ENRICHMENT

Section #3 2-3 Science Instructor:

Allison Greene


Mon. 1:15-2:45 pmClass Size:

Max 10




01/27/2017

Description:

Focus on Science Vocabulary such as standard, theory, law, hypothesis, procedure, ecosystems, habitats, weather, climate, modeling, observation, infer, predicting, experiment, investigate, comparing, measuring, temperature, data, evidence, graphing, design, create, engineer, germinate, parts of plants, pollination, classifications of animals, metamorphosis, symmetry, instinct, migration, summarize, conclude. Utilizing the Science Fusion curriculum, students will be focusing on Plants and Animals, answering “essential questions” as well as Investigating what Scientists do! Labs and activities from Units 1, 2 & 3 will be covered throughout our class time.

Materials: Science Fusion 3rd Grade

LANGUAGE ARTS ENRICHMENT

Section # 10 4-6th ELA/History Enrichment Instructor:

Stephanie Beaurain

Who: 4-6th grade studentsLocation: Room 1Days/Times:

Mon. 1:15 – 2:45 pmClass Size:

Max 10

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01/27/2017

Description:

In this class students will explore three great civilizations, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. The approach will be multi-disciplinary, as we will tackle history, geography, creative writing, art and performing arts in relation to our study subjects. We will also tap into a variety of learning resources, written but also audio and video materials, kinetic games and performances in which the fun of learning literally takes shape.

Students will play an active and hands-on role in this class. They will be encouraged to contribute their knowledge and talents, but also define the direction this class and the projects in which we engage will take. This will definitely not be a “sit down and listen” class!

Materials: TBD

ENRICHMENT

Section # 11 4-6th Art Instructor:

Stephanie Beaurain


Mon. 11:15 – 12:45 pmClass Size:

Max 10




01/27/2017

Description:

An out-of-the box art class which will combine traditional art projects with toy making and simple paper engineering. Why only do one thing when we can do more? Emphasis will be placed on the acquisition of art experience and culture, crafting skills and an overall appreciation of the process. The ability to apply sustained focus to the projects is key to successful completion and will have our young artists practice a very valuable life skills.

Materials: TBD

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MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSES (7-8th)***Note: Fees are per semester.

SCIENCE ENRICHMENT

Section # 20 Life/Physical Science Instructor:

Jean Buller


Thurs. 9:30 – 11:00 am.Class Size:

Max 10




01/27/2017

Description:

Students will learn about living systems, organism, the environment, cell biology, and genetics. Students are expected to come prepared to class having read the class assignments and be prepared to participate in hands-on class activities.

Materials:

Note:

CPO Life Science Common Core Textbook and lab manual.

Classes cancelled on the following dates: 10/20, 11/10, 11/24, 2/2, 4/6, & 4/27.

LANGUAGE ARTS

Section #21 7th-8th MS English Support Instructor:

Christian Martin


Thurs. 11:15 am - 12:45 pmClass Size:

Max 10




01/27/2017

Description:

Students will learn to analyze text through close reading activities, annotation, close reading activities, and citing text evidence. Students will use short stories, poems, online articles, and informational texts.

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Note: Classes cancelled on the following dates: 10/20, 11/10, 11/24, 2/2, 4/6, & 4/27.

HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES (9-12th)***Note: Fees are per semester.

ENGLISH

Section #205 English 9/10 Instructor:

Christian Martin


Tue. & Thur. 1:15 pm - 2:45 pmClass Size:

Max 10




01/27/2017

Credits: 5 per semester

Description:

This is a college prep level course where students will be assigned a variety of subject area writing and reading activities throughout each learning period.

Materials: Students will use Houghton Mifflin 10th grade Collections series, Close Reader, and other resources to learn the content of this course.

Notes: Classes cancelled on the following dates: 9/29, 10/20, 11/10, 11/22, 11/24, 12/15, 1/26, 2/2, 2/16, 4/4, 4/6, 4/20, 4/25, 4/27, & 5/18.

ENGLISH

Section #206 English 11/12 Advisory Instructor:

Christian Martin


Tue. 11:15 am -12:45 pmClass Size:

Max 10




01/27/2017

Credits:

Description:

In order to earn college-prep credit a portfolio of essays must be submitted by the end of the

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semester at the pace of one per month. Each week, the student will receive a writing assignment from their IST and will be expected to post their writing in Google Classroom using Google Documents for review and revision during the hour. The advising hour is dedicated to specific instruction and guided commentary through the writing process of each portfolio item. Through this process, students refine their understanding of the construction of academic writing and improve the connections between reading (fiction and non-fiction), research, and writing.

Materials:

Notes:

MATHEMATICS ENRICHMENT

Section #110 Integrated Math 1 Instructor:

Teresa Romero

Who: 9-12th grade students

Location: Room 2Days/Times:

Tues. & Thurs. 11:15 pm. – 12:45 pm

Class Size:

Max 10




01/27/2017

Credits: 5 per semesterDescription: Carnegie Learning Integrated Math I is the first course in the three-course Integrated Math series.

With this course, students generalize, formalize, and extend the mathematics they learned in the middle grades. Students practice solving problems and expressing solutions in multiple ways while learning how various mathematics disciplines are connected. In using this common core standards aligned curriculum our goal is to increase student engagement, higher order thinking and problem solving skills. This is a yearlong course.

Materials: Carnegie Learning Integrated Math 1 student work text & cognitive tutor online component.

Notes: PARENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS. Additionally, parents will need to follow the class syllabus, check student’s work completion daily, and communicate with the instructor as needed. Parent involvement is critical to your child’s success in Math. Students should be spending 3 hours per week completing the online component as well as completing weekly assignments from class instructor. Parents will be required to support their child at home with daily math completion which may include text assignments, supplemental worksheets, and/or online cognitive tutor.Classes cancelled on the following dates: 10/20, 11/10, 11/24, 2/2, 4/6, & 4/27.

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MATHEMATICS ENRICHMENT

Section #113 Math Tutorial Support Instructor:

Teresa Romero


Tues. & Thurs. 9:30 am - 11:00 amClass Size:

Max 8




01/27/2017

Credits: 0 per semester Description:

This math tutorial is provided for students that need support with math homework. Materials: Student is responsible for bringing all necessary materials to complete math assignments. Students

will have access to chrome books to complete online components.

Notes: IST’s or class instructors may require this class for your student depending on their academic needs and/or access to technology resources. IF your student’s MOU includes this support class the attendance is required and unexcused absences may result in an improvement referral.Classes cancelled on the following dates: 10/20, 11/10, 11/24, 2/2, 4/6, & 4/27.

FINE ARTS ENRICHMENT

Section #300 Art 1 Instructor:

Allison Greene & Stephanie Beaurain


Tues. & Thurs. 9:30 am – 11:00 amClass Size:

Max 10




01/27/2017

Credits: 5 per semester Description:

This is not a college prep course. Students will learn about principles and elements of Art including line, shape, form, space, and color. Students will also learn about the history of art as well as art traditions from around the world.

Materials: Students are expected to come prepared to each class by reading assigned pages from the text and completing all assigned work.

Notes: Students will use Glencoe: Art Talk (copyright 2005) textbook along with drawing, painting, and

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sculpture materials. 10/20, 11/10, 11/24, 2/2, 4/6, & 4/27.

ONLINE ADVISING CLASSES (9-12th)

You can find the Online Advising information on our website at www.pathwayscharter.org under the heading Region/Lake & Upper Napa/Online Advising.

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