Community High School

How to Build a Syllabus

The following items must be included in your CR Syllabus:

  1. Course Information
    • Course Title
    • Location of the classroom
    • Day and time that the class meets
    • Amount of time spent outside of class
  2. Instructor Information
    • Your full name
    • Your work office telephone number with any calling restrictions
    • Your home telephone number with any calling restrictions
    • Your email address
  3. Texts, Books, Readings, Materials
    • The name of the books used for this course, author, date, and edition
    • Supplementary readings. List any other readings, whether required or recommended, and whether readings are on reserve in the library or available for purchase in the bookstore.
    • Materials: any additional materials required. (e.g., art supplies, computer)
  4. Course Description and Objectives. Briefly describe the course.
    • Course Purpose: Why is this course being taught?
    • Objectives, phrased positively (e.g., “the student will understand…will develop…will learn.…” etc.)
  5. Calendar of Assignments and Due Dates
    • List topics to be covered
    • List exams, quizzes, other means of evaluation
    • List due dates for all assignments
    • List required special events
  6. Grading / Evaluation
    • Clarify the method that will be used in calculating the final grade.
    • Include a weighting of all activities that will be considered when calculating the final grade.
    • Include a grading rubric.
  7. Documentation of Work
    • Describe what artifact the student will present to the CR Monitor as evidence of their work.
    • Some examples may include a journal, notebook, tests, research paper, portfolio and/or a presentation.
Syllabus Template (PDF)

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Community “Commie” High School

401 North Division (directions)
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
Phone: 734.994.2021
Fax: 734.994.0042
Dean: Peter Ways

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