Syllabus

** FORD PAS (CAREER EXPLORATION) SYLLABUS 2013-2014 ** ** Instructor: Mr. Toth ** ** Academy Phone Number: (313) 625-4700 ** ** Email: ****jtoth@atafordpas.org**** (parent contact) & ****jtoth@my.atafordpas.org**** (student work) ** The Ford PAS program (Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies) links classroom learning with the workplace. The course is designed to build students’ foundational academic and workplace skills (problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, communication, global awareness, creativity and innovation, and application of academic knowledge and skills). Students will be engaged in content with realistic applications in areas such as design and product development, business planning, personal finance, and marketing. Work Keys, also known as Key Train, is a comprehensive training program designed to strengthen students in the following areas: reading, writing, math, locating information, career clusters, observation, teamwork, etc. This program is an important part of the Ford PAS course in that it emphasizes foundational academic and career readiness skills. Course One: Module One – From Concept to Consumer: Building a Foundation in Problem-Solving __ Category __ Class Assignments (CW) 30% Participation (PAR) 15% Projects (PRO) 25% Tests/Quizzes (T/Q) 20% Key Train (KT) 10% A = 100%-93% B- = 82%-80% D+ = 69%-67% A- = 92%-90% C+ = 79%-77% D = 66%-63% B+ = 89%-87% C = 76%-73% D- = 62%-60% B = 86%-83% C- = 72%-70% F = 59%-Below Every student is required to bring a pen, pencil, spiral notebook, loose leaf paper, and a flash drive to class. Students will also need their planner, which is to be signed if they have to go to the bathroom. In the case of an absence it is the student’s responsibility to obtain make up work by seeing me before or after school. Also, the student may get the work off of my wiki page, which is http://mrtothata.wikispaces.com. ** DETACH HERE ** ---  I have reviewed the syllabus and class expectations with my child (make sure all lines are SIGNED NEATLY).
 * ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY**
 * Ford PAS Course Description **
 * Work Keys **
 * Ford PAS Textbook **
 * Marking Period Grade Weighting **
 * Grading Scale **
 * Materials Needed **
 * Make Up Work **
 * Class Expectations **
 * 1) Be prepared with all materials before you enter the room.
 * 2) Enter the room calmly, quietly, and immediately take your seats.
 * 3) Begin the warm up activity once the bell rings.
 * 4) Listen to teacher directions for the lesson without interrupting and follow them the first time they are given.
 * 5) Work on the lesson to the best of your ability while in your seat.
 * 6) Raise your hand and wait to be called on if you have a question.
 * 7) Don’t talk when either the teacher or others are talking.
 * 8) Be respectful to the teacher, to your classmates, and be willing to work with different classmates on a team.
 * *Please sign and return by Friday, September 6, 2013 for credit. **
 * Parent/Student/Teacher Acknowledgement **

Student’s Signature Date Parent’s Signature Date