The Learning Center

West High School

COURSE INFORMATION

WEST WING LEARNING SUPPORT CENTER DESCRIPTION

The West Wing Learning Support Center is staffed by Learning Center Specialists who provide Level 1, Resource support in the following areas: test preparation, test make-up, academic support, reading, writing and math skills, organizational assistance, research assistance and guidance in homework completion.

GRADING

The West Wing Learning Support Center is a credited class; however, the Pass/Fail grade does not count towards the grade point average. Students are typically scheduled for one period each day. The Pass/Fail grades will be determined based on the following point system:

Attendance	1 point
Arrived on time	1 point
Brought and used Daily Planner	1 point
Prepared with materials	1 point
On task	1 point
Accomplished work on given assignments	1 point
Appropriate language and behavior	1 point
Skills Review	1 point
MAXIMUM DAILY TOTAL	8 POINTS

Students will need to earn a minimum of 80% of the possible points throughout the trimester in order to receive a passing grade. Grade reports will show P for passing and F for no credit.

LEARNING CENTER EXPECTATIONS

s The Learning Center is a quiet, working environment

s Students are expected to be seated and working

s Students will use quiet voices

s Students will use appropriate language and discussion topics

s Students are expected to use the computers appropriately

s Students will respect other people and property

s Students are expected to come to the Learning Center ready to work