NWCS Gifted Exploration 2 Syllabus

Instructor Course Overview

Julia Wang
Welcome to Northwest Chinese School’s Gifted Preparation Level 2 course! My
name is Julia Wang, and I look forward to a successful school year with all of you.
Phone
425-246-5392 As a Gifted level preparatory and accompanying course, we will engage in a variety
(Text only!) of core topics, such as statistical analysis, grammar, elementary physics, and reading
comprehension as well as supplementary topics such as logic and reasoning. The
goal of this class is to enhance the student’s abilities regarding the CogAT and Gifted
Email Entrance Exams. It is best to come prepared to accept mentally challenging material.
[email protected]

Classroom Expectations
Classroom Location
Newport High, #1105 1. Be respectful to those around you.
2. Come to class prepared, and ready to learn.
3. Have fun, and don’t be afraid to ask questions!
Website
nwcsgifted2.weebly.com All students should bring writing utensils, paper, and an eraser to every class. If an
activity requires additional materials, I will give notice at least one week prior.

Important Policies

Attendance and Absence

 Attendance is critical! If you are absent, it is important to review materials online,

contact me, and obtain the missed course material as soon as possible.
 Always check the class website and TeacherEase for missed work.
Grading
Grading will be based on a total points system, translated to a percentage and letter
grade, as is common in BSD and beyond. Different types of assignments and
work will be weighted differently, and have a larger or smaller impact on your
final grade. I do not round grades unless there has been a grading error!
A+ 97.00+ C+ 77.00 – 79.99
A 93.00 – 96.99 C 73.00 – 76.99
A- 90.00 – 92.99 C- 70.00 – 72.99
B+ 87.00 – 89.99 D+ 67.00 – 69.99
B 83.00 – 86.99 D 63.00 – 66.99
B- 80.00 – 82.99 D- 60.00 – 62.99
Below 60% (F) is considered a failing grade, and warrants extreme concern.
 Fall Semester Schedule

Fall semester will be primarily based in working on CogAT assessment goals and specific gifted program
entrance exam topics. The fall semester will require a textbook for homework assignments, Gifted and Talented
COGAT Test Prep For Children In Grade 2 by Gateway Gifted Resources. Please purchase this book as soon as
possible so that children can get caught up with homework. (Amazon)

Week Fall Subjects

Week 1 Math Placement / Assessment Test and Parent Introduction

Week 2 Verbal Picture Analogies

Week 3 Nonverbal Picture Analogies

Week 4 Sentence Completion

Week 5 Picture Classification

Week 6 Number Analogies

Week 7 Number Puzzles

Week 8 Midterm Exam

Week 9 Number Series

Week 10 Figure Matrices

Week 11 Paper Folding

Week 12 Figure Classification

Week 13 Making Inferences

Week 14 Logic Puzzles

Week 15 CogAT Live Practice

Week 16 Fall Final Exam

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 Spring Semester Schedule

Week Spring Subjects

Week 1 Math Placement / Assessment Test

Week 2 Parts of Speech

Week 3 Parts of a Sentence

Week 4 Scientific Method

Week 5 Maps & Geography

Week 6 Earth & Space

Week 7 States of Matter

Week 8 Midterm Exam

Week 9 Reading Comprehension

Week 10 Parts of a Sentence / Punctuation

Week 11 Parts of a Sentence / Punctuation 2

Week 12 Sound Waves

Week 13 Static Electricity

Week 14 Blood Typing

Week 15 Final Review

Week 16 Spring Final Exam

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 Homework Policy

Class periods are devoted to CogAT/Gifted test preparation, language arts, and the sciences. In accordance,
students will take a math placement exam at the beginning of each semester to provide a baseline of their math
skills, and individualized homework will be uploaded onto Google Drive weekly. Math skills will progress and
fluctuate based on performance. I provide the curriculum, while parents are expected to provide instruction and
aid. Math work is always collected and graded.

Other general homework is optional for the fall semester, as the assigned workbook problems will serve as
extension practices of what was taught in class. They will not be collected or graded unless otherwise specified. In
spring semester, language arts and science worksheets will be assigned in addition to math as final review
material, which will also be collected and graded weekly.

Academic dishonesty is not tolerated, and will result in disciplinary action from administration.

Parental Communication

I will send out weekly update emails to all parents, who are expected to read them in their entireties. Parents who
are engaged in their student’s academics will be the most satisfied with what they get out of this course.
TeacherEase (see below) is a congregate program that will allow you to check progress as well as contact me,
which I encourage you to use. I look forward to communicating with you online and in person.

TeacherEase Classroom Database

As a new implementation into this year’s curriculum, I will be using TeacherEase as an online grading system,
work assignment platform, and attendance tracker. It is free to access for all students and parents, and allows you
to contact me through the program directly with questions or concerns. Information about account setup will be
addressed in class.

Class Funds and Prizes

I will be setting up a reward system for students who consistently participate well and turn in their homework.
These rewards will culminate in the end of the class as an opportunity to choose prizes based on behavior
throughout the entire year. These prizes and other classroom materials are purchased entirely from the Classroom
Fund, which comes from parent donations and corporate matching funds. As the students are young, donating to
the fund would directly enhance their classroom experience. Without sufficient funding, student learning cannot
be as rewarding and beneficial. Thank you for understanding, and in advance for contributing.

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 NWCS Gifted Exploration 2 Parental Agreement Contract

I attest that I have thoroughly read in full the Gifted Exploration 2 Syllabus and Guidelines, and agree to adhere to
the rules and guidelines outlined. I understand that a failure to do so may result in my child’s removal from the
class and program. I also understand that in the event of the child’s removal, I will not be eligible for a tuition
refund or any other form of compensation. In agreement, I provide my signature below.

Student’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________________

Student’s Signature: _________________________________________________________________________

Parent Name(s): _____________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature(s): _________________________________________________________________________

Date: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Below, please describe your child to me. Please include factors such as strengths and weaknesses in areas such as
their academic interests, abilities, extracurriculars, social interactions. etc. This way, the instructor can have a
better understanding of your child through the perspective of their parent.

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