Syllabus

Welcome to Mrs. Pingel’s 7th grade SURGE class.
SURGE is a dedicated time period to work together to meet your learning goals. We do this by:
 * 1)  Teaching the study skills you need to succeed in school
 * 2)  Following the SURGE Rubric
 * 3)  Practicing the character traits you need to be successful in school and life
 * 4)  Setting goals for each of your classes
 * 5)  Determining ways to reach those goals
 * 6)  Reviewing your grades and missing assignments on a weekly basis
 * 7)  Providing time to work on assignments and get help if needed

Our week looks like this:
 * Monday: iMiddle News, SURGE lesson, Student Connect Check and goal setting
 * Tuesday: Work on a class assignment or practice a 7th grade skill
 * Wednesday: Minimum day; no SURGE class
 * Thursday: Work on a class assignment or practice a 7th grade skill
 * Friday: (1) attend an enrichment SURGE for pre-selected students, (2) receive “quiet free time” choices if all grades are ABOVE a C and you have no missing assignments, or (3) work on a class assignment or practice a 7th grade skill.

Students are expected to:
 * 1)  Follow the SURGE Rubric
 * 2)  Follow directions the first time given
 * 3)  Participate and try their best
 * 4)  Use appropriate academic language
 * 5)  Refrain from eating, drinking, or chewing gum in class
 * 6)  Be respectful of others and property

I can be contacted by email at: jpingel@sandi.net

I can be reached by telephone at: 858-278-5948, ext. 2124 My telephone “office hours” are: M, T, Th, F: 12:45 – 1:30 W: 11:00 – 11:30