Mrs. Pope's Enrichment CyberClassroom
Kingwood Township School District Connections Class
Room A18
Type 1 School-Wide Enrichment
Phone: 908-996-2941 x 218/ Homework: 788
Mrs. Cynthia Pope, Ed.M
Connections Class Overview
The Connections Class meets weekly in Grades 5-8. The goal of this class
is for students to use higher order thinking skills to complete real world
work projects. Students have the opportunity to use their creative problem
solving, teamwork and technology skills to complete activities that
prepare them for learning and working in the 21st century.
Students will alternatively work on projects individually and in groups.
They will have the opportunity to learn in ways that match their learning
styles and to show what they know in a variety of formats.
Every effort is aimed to help the students to become independent,
self-directed learners while showing respect for their individual
interests and abilities.
Students will have the opportunity to complete the projects assigned to
their classes or to sign a learning contract proposal within the first
week of an assigned project. Parent and teacher signatures are also
required for the contract.
Student grades can be found on-line. Typically there is one project per
marking period that must be completed one week before the end of the
marking period. It is the student’s responsibility to manage their class
project so that they complete it on time. Work should be handed in, in
grade level folders. Folders should include their names on the outside and
no other marks.
Learning contracts can be found on our class web site along with other
The following Connections topics are planned for the 2009/10 school year:
Grade 5 Topics
Myths and Legends
Game Design
Global Project
Future City
Grade 6 Topics
Inventions
Archeology Dig
Dream House Architecture
Travel and Entertainment
Grade 7 Topics
Advertising
Designs of Our Times
American Idols and Heroes
Rock City Amusement Park Physics
Earth Day is Everyday
Grade 8 Topics
Careers
Finance
Citizenship
Business Ownership
Teamwork
Grading Criteria:
Project Rubric 90% Homework and tests may
be included in the project.
Participation 10% Each class is worth 1 point. Missed work needs to be made up
Total 100%
Extra Credit Option:
Participation in Opportunity Period Activities
Extra Help: Available by arrangement
Class Expectations
1 Be on time, be prepared and be dressed appropriately for class.
Passes are needed for lateness. Missed work should be completed.
Students should have writing instruments and paper.
2 Show respect to everyone and everything in the classroom. Only one
person should be speaking at a time during learning time. Keep your
hands, feet and objects to yourself. School resources should be used
appropriately.
3 Take seat upon entering class and remain seated in your assigned seat
unless project requires movement.
4 Students should actively participate in the lesson. Raise hand for
questions/comments. Turn in required work on time. Assignment lateness
will result in loss of assignment points.
5 Clean up your work area before leaving class.
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