CWCS Master Syllabus

High School Advisory

Connecting Waters serves a diverse student body and offers engaging lessons and activities that are aligned with the content standards. High School Advisory classes teach essential Study Skills and Social Emotional Learning opportunities and also provide a study hall format for students to complete homework and receive help from a credentialed teacher.  

 

Instructors: M/W:   Ali Miller                  Tu/Th:   Emily Hobby                       Friday: Alternate

Instructors Email:amiller@cwcharter.org         ehobby@cwcharter.org 

Class Days/Times: M-F 8:30-9:30 AM

High School Advisory Overview : 

Mini Lesson/Check-In 8:30-8:45

8:45- 9:30- Study Hall/ Time to complete schoolwork and check in with instructor. If a student does not have classwork/homework to complete, they will do iReady or IXL

 

Technology:

 

Device Information:  Each student is required to have a working camera and microphone for classes.  Students are not required to use a school device; however, if they choose to use a personal device, they must be compatible with classes and have the ability to meet all usage requirements. 

 

On Camera:  All students (and teachers) are required to be on camera during class. The student must be completely visible on camera to receive credit/time for being in class. Credit is awarded by time spent in class.  If a student is not on camera, they will first be given a warning, if they continue not to be on camera, they will be excused from class. 

 

Accessing Canvas

Google Apps for Education Permission Form (GAFE Form): This must be submitted to gafe@cwcharter.org in order for the student to receive an email account and access to Google.

• Logging into Canvas

Login address: cwcs.instructure.com

Email is School email: DistrictID@cwcharter.org (i.e.12345@cwcharter.org)

Password: First name District ID (Capitalize name, no spaces, i.e. Jared12345)

• Student Training Course

All students are encouraged to enroll in our Student Training Course:  Passport to Canvas here or go to  https://cwcs.instructure.com/enroll/HARXH3

• Need Help? Email canvashelp@cwcharter.org. Please include your name and the name of the class along with a complete description of the issue.

 

Responsibilities:  Online Code of Conduct

• ES Responsibilities 

1. Please make sure a headset with mic is ordered early in the semester and given to the student prior to the 3rd class. If your student has a school device that is over 3 years old, please contact IT for an updated device.
2. Please sign up as an Observer role in each of your students’ classes. This role allows you to see what your student is working on, what is coming up due, and their current grades.  Click here for more information!
3. Remind your parents/students:  
1. If this is their first Canvas experience, they need to complete the Student Training Course with their student.
2. Parents should check each Canvas course weekly for announcements, changes in class meeting dates or changes in due dates for students’ assignments.
3. The parent is encouraged to sign up as an “Observer” in the class.
4. Read or save the class syllabus and pacing guide and email the syllabus to your students.  Go over the syllabus and pacing guide with your student at your first or second learning record meeting of the semester. 

Parent Responsibilities:  

 

1. Go through the Student and Family Training Course before the first day of class.
2. Prior to the first day of class, assist student in logging on to https://cwcs.instructure.com/login/canvas, accept invitations to class if needed, and familiarize them with the format of Canvas.
3. These sessions are not a full class and the parent is still the teacher and responsible for ensuring that their child is mastering all grade level content standards. The parent is also responsible for assigning work and grading it. 
4. Be sure your student is attending class each day. 
5. Notify the instructor in advance if your student must miss a session.
6. If a class is missed, make sure your student watches the class recording.
7. Travel needs prior approval and does not excuse students from attendance or due dates. Parent Educators need to plan for internet access and device use. Please reach out to your ES for support in requesting travel approval. 
8. Monitor student’s behavior during class to ensure they are staying on task.
9. Parents should never pick up the microphone, come on camera, or message in the chat during class. If you have a question, concern, or need, please reach out to the teacher and/or your ES outside of class time.  
10. Observer Role for ESs and parents: This role allows you to see what your student is working on. 

Click here for more information!

1. At each LR meeting check Canvas for announcements and content being taught. This can be done by an Observer account or by having the student login and show you their account.

 

Student Responsibilities: 

1. Students attending a Canvas session should be prepared to participate in class activities, which could include reading, answering questions, being on camera, and presenting. Exemptions can only be made through 504 or IEP accommodations.

1. If this is your first Canvas online class, go through the Student and Family Training Course before the first session.
2. Your school email is used for communication in Canvas. Please confirm that you have an active school email account (district ID number @cwcharter.org; i.e. 12345@cwcharter.org). A personal email or phone number can be added for more timely notifications.
3. Adjust notification settings to ensure that you are receiving all necessary information. 
4. Have a working headset and webcam and be prepared to use it. 
5. Each student comes prepared for class and is willing to participate and learn with the correct materials. This assures that they receive full credit for attendance and that they will not miss important student/teacher/peer interaction.
6. Each student should print or save to their computer their syllabus/pacing guide, and refer to the Canvas homepage each week to plan their schedules. 
7. Check Canvas each week for announcements.
8. Attend the online session every assigned day and be on time. If you miss a session, please contact the instructor for approval.
9. Follow the links to access and read the CW Code of Conduct Policy, Bullying, Plagiarism & Truancy policies. School Policies 

CWCS School Policies:

Truancy Policy

 

CWCS Online Code of Conduct Policy

 

Cyberbullying and Social Media

 

Cheating and Plagiarism 

Civility Policy

Title IX, Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination, and Bullying Policy

Important Dates 2025 - 2026: 

Aug. 11: First day of school for fall semester 

Aug 18: First day of classes

Sept 1: NO CLASS: Labor Day 

Oct 23-24:  NO CLASS: Non School Days

Nov 11: NO CLASS: Veteran’s Day 

Nov 21 - 28: NO CLASS: Thanksgiving Break 

Dec :                         Last Class session this week

Dec 22 - Jan 5 NO CLASS: Winter Break

Jan  6: First day of school for spring semester (Mon.) - Classes start???

Jan 19: NO CLASS: MLK Holiday

Feb 13 - 16: NO CLASS: President’s Day Observance

March 20-27: NO CLASSES THIS WEEK: SPRING BREAK

April 13-17: NO CLASSES THIS WEEK: CAASPP Testing

May 18: Last class session this week

May 19: Last day of school