Ms. Pierce - Special Education

Hello! My name is Alexandria (Alex) Pierce. I am excited to be a part of the Sault Area Public School. I am originally from Ohio and graduated from the University of Dayton. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education with an Endorsement in Pre-K Special Education. Currently, I teach Middle School Study Skills. 

When not at school, I love to spend time with my dog (Maverick) who is a Great Pyrenees mixed with a Border Collie. I also enjoy spending time with my family. I played soccer for 14 years and coached for 3 years. On Saturdays you will find me cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes. I also enjoy reading, watching movies, and diamond art. 

If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out via phone or email. I will get back to you within 24 hours. 

Study Skills Syllabus

Ms. Pierce

apierce-sas@eupschools.org

(906) 635-3839 ext. 5857

Room 601

 

Course Description:

Study Skills is a class designed to give students an opportunity to work on their IEP goals, receive additional time and/or support to complete assignments, and develop the skills necessary to advocate for themselves.  Students will monitor grades, complete weekly activities based on their IEP goals, learn to use proper social etiquette, and learn organizational skills necessary to be successful students. Students will also work on citizenship and employability skills.

Class Expectations:

Students will bring assignments and materials to class. 

Students will be expected to follow the school cell phone/smart watch policy.  

Students will be expected to work independently and in small groups to complete required course work.  

Time will also be spent on enrichment activities that target each student's IEP goals, organizational, and study skills habits.  

There will be no homework assigned, however, students are expected to use class time productively.  

Cheating will not be tolerated, this includes the use of AI to complete assignments.

Be Safe: Use school equipment and supplies properly.

Be Respectful    Follow directions the first time they are given.

Be Responsible: Stay on task during work time.

Be Ready to Learn: Arrive on time with all homework and supplies. 

Grades:

Students will receive a credit/no credit  grade for study skills. Weekly reports on MISTAR

will demonstrate students’ initiative toward their IEP goals. Weekly grades will be input no later

than the following Tuesday at 8 am.

Weekly Bell Work 50%

Weekly Productivity  50%

To earn “credit” for weekly initiatives, students must demonstrate that they are willing to make

an effort toward their Gen Ed assignments and/or individual learning goals more than half of the

time. Students also must demonstrate appropriate classroom behavior.

Grading Scale: 

Behavioral Support Center:

If a student displays inappropriate or disrespectful behavior and they are unwilling to make changes to correct it within the classroom, the student may be sent to the Behavioral Support Center (BSC). Within the BSC, a form will be completed detailing the behavior as well as corrective actions. This form will be sent to the parent/guardian. If the student is sent to BSC twice in one day, the result is lunch detention. If the student is sent to BSC five times in one week, the result is a consultation with the Assistant Principal, Gary White.