Course Syllabus
ABE 024
Occupational Education & English
Course Outcome
A student completing this course will develop and utilize high school completion level English and communication skills to:
- Demonstrate the application of essential academic learning requirements in the context of preparing for living, learning and work.
- Demonstrate occupational specific skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge of career options within a chosen pathway.
- Demonstrate employability and leadership skills.
College & Career Readiness (CCRs) Standards
This course is designed to meet these standards. In order to receive full high school credit for English, students must score 80% on these standards.
- Reading Anchor(s): CCR Anchor 1:E, CCR Anchor 2:E, CCR Anchor 4:E, CCR Anchor 5:E, CCR Anchor 6:E, CCR Anchor 10:E
- Writing Anchor(s): CCR Anchor 1:E, CCR Anchor 2:E, CCR Anchor 3:E, CCR Anchor 4:E, CCR Anchor 5:E, CCR Anchor 6:E, CCR Anchor 7:E, CCR Anchor 8:E,
- Speaking/Listening Anchor(s): CCR Anchor 1:E, CCR Anchor 2:E, CCR Anchor 3:E, CCR Anchor 4:E, CCR Anchor 5:E, Anchor 6:E,
- Language Anchor(s): CCR Anchor 1:E, CCR Anchor 2:E, CCR Anchor 4:E, Anchor 6:E
Instructor
Patrick Tracy
ptracy@wvc.edu
Submit homework through Canvas, but all email communication should be sent to my WVC email.
I will have Zoom office hours on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:00. If these times do not work for you, email me and we can arrange a Zoom call at a different time. My Zoom number is 225-820-5728.
When & Where
This is an asynchronous class, meaning that we will not meet at a specific time like a regular face-to-face class. All instruction will be through Canvas.
Textbooks
There are no books to buy. All materials will be available here on Canvas or sent to you by the instructor.
Computer Access
Students are expected to do work on a computer or tablet, not on a smart phone. Video recordings can be done on a phone, but that is all. If you need a tablet, the WVC library has them for you to borrow. Open this link or call 509-682-6710 (Wenatchee) or 509-422-7830 (Omak).
Attendance
Attendance will be taken by using the Teacher-Verification Model. This means that each assignment will be given a certain amount of time, which will be equated to the number of credit hours in the course. This will be shown in Canvas for each assignment.
Late Assignments or Quizzes
Assignments that are handed in late within one week of the due date will have ten percent deducted from the score. Assignments turned in after one week will lose 10% per day. Only unusual situations will be excused. The instructor may ask for documentation for why assignments are not handed in on time or at all.
Grading
94-100 = A
90-93 = A-
87-89 = B+
84-86 = B
80-83 = B-
77-79 = C+
74-76 = C
70-73 = C-
67-69 = D+
64-66 = D
61-63 = D-
0-60 = Fail
Students for this course are eligible for high school credit (HSC). In order to earn 1.0 credit, a minimum grade of 80% or B- must be earned in all 24 CCRs; for 0.5 credit a minimum grade of 80% or B- must be earned in at least 12 CCRs, or no credit will be given for anything less than that.
See attendance policy above for reductions in final grade due to missed assignments.
Drop/Add & Payment Dates
Tuition due date - September 18
Last day to drop with 100% refund - September 25
Last day to withdraw with 50% refund - October 16
Last day to withdraw or change to audit - November 9
Academic Honesty and Integrity
The college is an institution of higher learning that holds academic integrity as its highest principle. You are responsible for adhering to the values of honesty and integrity. Please review the policies and procedures of Wenatchee Valley College regarding academic honesty and integrity in the WVC student handbook.
Any issues involving academic dishonesty will be handled according to those policies and procedures.
Support Services
Wenatchee Valley College offer a wide range of services to currently enrolled students. Getting help will depend on the help you are seeking:
- Course specific questions – contact your instructor
- Questions about Canvas technical issues – click Help link located in the upper right corner of your Canvas page or check Canvas Student Guide
- WVC student technology (student e-mail, wireless connection, computer information, etc.) – click Student Technology or call 509-682-6550 or email helpdesk@wvc.edu
- Questions about distance learning – check WVC Distance Learning or call 509-682-6718
- Library services – check Library Services or call 509-682-6801
- Registration/Admissions – call 509-682-6806
Disability Support Services
Whether you are taking classes on campus or online, there may be issues of access to web-based instruction and to your participation that should be explored as early as possible. Individuals who have a disability which might affect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to contact the Special Populations – Carla Boyd at 509-682-6854, TTY/TTD 509-682-6853 or by email: CBoyd@wvc.edu. Reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disability will be provided in accordance with Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act laws, the Rehabilitation ACT of 1973 and Washington State Law. SDS 102 will use Canvas, a web-based course management system that is ADA compliant.
*This syllabus may be subject to change during the course.