2008-2009 SMHS Leadership

Peace. Passion. Pride.

Syllabus: Grade
Instructor Mrs. Cowey Catalli Office Room A001
Cell Phone 650.465.1444 Office Hours before school, tutorial, or lunch (by appointment)
Direct Line 650.558.2333 e-mail scowey@comcast.net

Evaluations – 90 points (17%)

Every six weeks, you will be asked to complete an evaluation worth 30 points. Each evaluation will have questions pertaining
to activities and lessons during the preceding six weeks. Evaluations will be graded on thoroughness and effort. Those that
are turned in late will receive, at most, 24 points (80%).

Binders – 90 points (17%)

Every six weeks, your Leadership binder will be collected at random and will be worth 30 points. If you receive fewer than
24 points (80%), you will have the opportunity to correct your mistakes and receive an 80%. Here is the breakdown of the 30
points:
Content – 10 points All relevant materials should be included.
Calendar/Planner – 10 points The calendar should be complete with the dates of all events.
Organization – 10 Points Information should be easily accessible.
Your binder should be organized into 5 sections:
Section 1: Make it your own! Include documents that are relevant to your position or not applicable
to the other sections.
Section 2: Handouts Keep the lesson handouts in order at the front of the section. All other
handouts can be placed at the back of the section.
Section 3: Evaluations Keep your weekly handouts in order. These are useful when reviewing
your progress or simply verifying your grade.
Section 4: Notes Record the date of each set of notes. Copy the daily agenda and write
down important details regarding each topic of discussion.
Section 5: Calendar Update your calendar after each meeting. Your fellow schoolmates will
look to you for information on school events.

Class Points – 180 Points (33%)

You will receive 10 participation points per week, two points a day for having your binder and for being on time and four
points per week for your weekly reflection.

Job Performance/Participation – 180 Points (33%)

You will receive 60 points per grading period. This includes your files, your preparedness for events, your execution and
completion of responsibilities, and your time spent on events other than your own.