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SYNERGISTICS
MRS. DUNICAN
ROOM 2105
“Create a Dream, Make It a
Reality”
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN ?
District 123 Mission
The mission of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123, as a
district striving for excellence, is to ensure that each student
learns the skills, acquires the knowledge, and develops the
behaviors and attitude necessary to succeed in the future as a
caring, responsible, and productive citizen; this mission
accomplished through a challenging instructional program
that is consistent with the state and local goals is provided by
a caring and talented staff within a safe and healthy
environment in partnership with the entire community.
OLHMS Core Values
At Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School, we are
committed to SUCCESS by providing an educational
experience for each of our students that promotes
CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT and PROGRESS toward our
three “Mustang Musts.”
BE RESPECTFUL
BE RESPONSIBLE
BE SAFE
WHAT IS RESPECT ?
Be Respectful refers to your ability to treat others the way
you expect to be treated. OLHMS students exhibit respect
by…
being kind to your new partner
following classroom expectations
accepting teachers’ decisions
cooperating and encouraging others
WHAT IS RESPONSIBILTY?
Be Responsible refers to your ability to take ownership of
your actions. OLHMS students exhibit responsibility by…
being prepared for class
following directions the first time they are given
completing tasks when instructed to do so
using equipment properly
What is Safety?
Be Safe refers to the role you play in maintaining a safe
learning environment. OLHMS students exhibit safety
choices by…
wearing school ID at all times
avoiding harmful situations like rolling around on the chairs
honoring personal space and materials
entering and exiting the Synergistic Lab in an orderly fashion
EMERGENCY PLANS
FIRE DRILLS-EVACUATE OUTSIDE
TORNADO DRILLS- UNDER DESKS BY WALLS
SHELTER-IN-PLACE- REMAIN INSIDE
LOCK DOWN- LOCK DOORS AND REMAIN HIDDEN
BUT IN ALL EMERGENCIES REMEMBER:
REMAIN CALM AND QUIET
LISTEN FOR INSTRUCTIONS
TAKE ATTENDANCE
STAY WITH YOUR CLASS
SUBSTITUTES
In the event that I am absent and a substitute takes over
my class, I expect your absolute best behavior!
You will ask to use the restroom and to get a drink of
water.
If your name is written down FOR ANYREASON, you will
have an automatic afterschool detention with me.
NO QUESTIONS ASKED… NO EXCUSES ACCEPTED!
WHAT IS SYNERGISTICS ?
This class is a multimedia module-based curriculum that
integrates elements of math, technology, science, and
language arts. Learning is student directed, hands-on,
and cooperative in nature.
Student-directed learning that is built to empower the
students to take ownership of their learning.
The Synergistic experience is designed to facilitate
cooperative learning. Every module is designed to be
completed by two students working together as a team.
WHAT MODULES CAN I GET?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Audio Broadcasting
CADD
Digital Transportation
Engineering Towers
Garbology
Hotel Management
Life Skills
Lights and Lasers
9. Logic & Reasoning
10. Money Management
11. Package Design
12. Robots
13. Rocket Science
14. Statistical Analysis
15. Weather
16. Webmaster
MESSAGE BOARD
Is located on the wall of the lab
Is visible when you enter the lab
Should be checked every day for
The days events
What session you should be on.
Extra Credit
WHAT DO I NEED FOR CLASS?
Calculator
Pen or Pencil
Paper
Portfolios will be provided for you..
You may bring ear buds for yourself instead
of using earphones
DRINK OF WATER?
If you thirsty and need a drink,
you may go to the water fountain
and get your drink while you are at
the work stations
Use this privilege responsibly
BATHROOM POLICY
Switch out your lanyard for the hanging white lanyards by
the door.
Take the appropriate bathroom pass
YOU DON’T NEED TO ASK ME FOR PERMISSION….
Please just go to the restroom and come back.
Don’t abuse this privilege!
PORTFOLIOS
Are kept in the lab. DO NOT BRING THEM
HOME!
They are use for recording your grades.
They are the property of the school and
other students will use them.
PLEASE DO NOT DEFACE THEM OR WRITE
ALL OVER THEM.
HEADPHONES
Headphones should remain on your
head at all times while you are at the
workstation.
Please clean the headphones before
you use them.
ROLLING ON CHAIRS
REFRAIN FROM ROLLING or
SPINNING AROUND ON THE CHAIRS.
IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE.
ONE REMINDER
REMOVAL OF THE CHAIR
STUDENT STANDS THE REMAINDER OF THE CLASS
CALL LIGHTS
Use your call light to get
the teachers attention (DO
NOT SHOUT HER NAME)
Remain in your seat until
your teacher is able to
come to your workstation.
(YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY
STUDENT IN HER CLASS)
Continue to work while
you are waiting…
VISITING
VISITING other work stations is strictly
prohibited.
The only other person you should be
talking to is your partner.
BEFORE LOGGING IN:
When you get to your work station,
….ALWAYS…
Check your workstation for
any missing or broken equipment.
It is your responsibility to report it
to your teacher.
LOGGING IN
THREE STEPS
Username is “synergy” and password is
“pitsco” for every log in.
Enter your
First name first initial
Last name (if it all fits)
Password
WHAT IS MY Password.?
Your password is a Confidential Code….Keep it Private!!
Your password will be given to your by your teacher.
LOGGING IN
It is important to use lower case letters.
Password “pitsco” is always in lower case.
Spelling is important
Check the spelling of your Name for any errors
Do not put a space after your first name initial
Any variation in entering your name will result in an error message
SAVING YOUR WORK
Go to “File” to get a drop down menu
Click “Save As” to get the save window
Go to the drop down triangle and click “Local Disk (C:)”
Click “Home” folder twice
Click the module name folder twice
Click class “Hour” or your class period folder twice
Type the name of your file in window and click “Save”
DO NOT save work using your initials.
Save your work using you and your partners FIRST AND LAST NAMES
7 SESSIONS
SESSION 1: Module Guide….Not included in your total
points for your grade.
SESSIONS 2 – 5: RCAs…Worth 29% of your grade. Take
your time and work out the problem.
SESSION 6: Test Review….Play Bloop or Critter Cross
SESSION 7: Post Test….You may prepare a sheet of notes
that you can use during your Post Test.
Features of the Module
Across the toolbar
TOOLBAR ACROSS THE TOP OF THE SYNERGISTIC SCREEN
Log in
Log out
Student Info
Help
Session Identifier
Page
RCAs
They are very challenging!!!!!
If you are able to get 30 out of 30 points on your RCAs,
you become eligible for the PERFECT SCORE RAFFLE.
You will get a raffle ticket for which you will fill in your
full name and your class number.
7th and 8th graders only: At the end of the trimester, the
winner of the raffle win receive an A+ for this class.
LOGGING OFF
Do not log off until told to do so.
Continue on to the Enrichments if you’re
finished with your session before the end of
class.
Mrs. Dunican or Mr. Adams will tell you to
log off
ENRICHMENTS
SOME ARE FAMILILAR AND SOME BRAND NEW
MORE LOGGING OFF
Click the log off button
Make sure you both give
yourselves the 10 pts. for
attendance and 10 pts. for
participation.
Note – DO NOT press Ctrl-Alt-
Delete or the Large RED “X”
in the corner of the screen.
This will cause you to loose
all of your points and work
for the day
FIGURING OUT YOUR GRADE
Attendance and participation = 140
Post test = 100
RCAs = 120
Assessments = 60
At the end of each rotation, students add all of their actual
points together.
Then take your actual total points and Divide it by the total
possible points.
320/420=.76=76%
X 100
Your Name
Goes Here.
GRADE
SHEET
Assessment Grade
(Mrs. Dunican’s
Initials) goes here
STUDENT GRADE
SHEET
Students fill out the
Grade Form each day
Calculate your
percentage before you
leave class each day.
You will know what is
your grade right
away. No Waiting!!
YOUR TOTAL
POINTS GO HERE
CALCULATING YOUR GRADE?
IT SHOULD LOOK LIKE THIS
Your total points on
The Module
CLASS GRADE
YOUR CLASS GRADE IS BASED ON
ALL YOUR POINTS ADDED TOGETHER
THE MODULES
EXTRA CREDIT
WELCOME AND ENJOY