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My name is Karen Drummond. I teach the self-contained class for students with Intellectual Disabilities at Kearns High School. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Brigham Young University in 1971. After being a stay-at-home mom for several years, I returned to school and received my Special Education Mild/Moderate certification from Utah State University. I began teaching under a letter of authorization from the Granite School District while I completed my certification. I received my ESL endorsement from Weber State University. I taught junior high school special education for 12 years. In 2000 I transferred to Kearns High School. I earned my Master of Education, Special Education Severe endorsement from the University of Utah in 2003.

My philosophy is that all students can learn. My goal is to help my students learn the skills that will help them be as independent as possible when they leave the public education system. I believe that every student deserves to be treated with respect and every student is capable of treating other students and adults with respect. I expect students to follow school and classroom rules and complete all assignments.

I am a strong believer in the post high school programs offered by Granite School District. I encourage all of my students to receive a Certificate Of Attendance from Kearns High School and go to the GIFTS or GATE program. The ultimate decision comes from the student and parents.



Mrs. Karen Drummond 2010-2011 Kearns High School-Room 126 Self-Contained Classroom ** DISCLOSURE STATEMENT  ** This is to give you an idea of the management system in my classroom. I hope it will help you and your student understand my expectations. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your student, please feel free to call me at the school. You can call my room direct. The phone numbers are 385-646-8053 or 385-646-6649. Parents are welcome to call me at home evenings or weekends at 801-969-2106. ** Please do not have your student call me at home. Please do not call after 9:00 pm unless it is an emergency. **   ** __SUPPLIES:__ ** Students should have paper and pencil. I have calculators in the classroom for math. ** __ASSIGNMENTS:__ ** Most assignments will be completed in class. Unfinished work can be taken home or completed during Directed Studies. ** __GRADING:__ ** The Gradebook program totals the number of points possible for each class. Grades are determined by the student’s percentage of that total. 97 – 100% = A 84 – 86% = B- 70 – 73% = D+   94 - 96% = A- 80 - 83% = C+ 67 - 69% = D    90 - 93% = B+ 77 - 79% = C 64 - 66% = D-    87 - 89% = B 74 – 76% = C- 63% or less = Fail ** __CITIZENSHIP:__ ** 4/Honor = 0-1 Tardy / 0 Missing Assignments / 0 Sluffs / 0 Discipline Referrals 3/Good = 2 Tardies / 1-3 Missing Assignments / 0 Sluffs / 0 Discipline Referrals 2/Satisfactory = 3 Tardies / 4 Missing Assignments / 0 Sluffs / 1 Discipline Referral 1/Poor = 4 Tardies / 5-6 Missing Assignments / 1 Sluff / 2 Discipline Referrals 0/Fail = 5+ Tardies / 7+ Missing Assignments / 2+ Sluffs / 3+ Discipline Referrals ** __ CLASS RULES: __ ** ** __ REWARDS: __ **  1. Better Grades  2. Positive Note or Phone Call to Parents  3. Class-wide rewards and activities ** __ CONSEQUENCES: __ **  1. Verbal reminder.  2. Student will be asked to step out of the class and calm down.  3. Student will be removed to another room.  4. Parent contact and/or Referral to Administration.  5. Unexcused Tardy – loss of self starter points & drop in citizenship grade.  6. When a student is absent, all missed work must be completed. However, if the absence is unexcused, the student can only receive ½ credit. ** __ SPEAKERS: __ ** We will occassionally have speakers come to give us information about careers, healthy lifestyles, AIDS, drug/alcohol/tobacco abuse, post high school opportunities, gang problems, law enforcement, etc. By signing the attached permission form, you give permission for your student to listen to the speakers. If you do not want your student attending these classes, an alternative activity will be available. ** __ COMMUNITY ACCESS: __ ** We will go out into the community to become acquainted with leisure activities in the area, practice shopping and UTA skills, visit career sights, go on tours, etc. We will ride UTA when possible. However, it is occassionally necessary to transport students by private vehicle. No student drivers will be allowed. By signing the attached permission form, you give permission for your student to travel in a private vehicle driven by a teacher, instructional aide, district personnel, or parent. ** __ FIELD TRIPS: __ ** Field trips are ** REQUIRED **. Points will be given for participation on every field trip. Any student not attending a field trip, even if a parent excuses him/her, must do an alternative assignment to make up the missing points. Field trips are not play time. We have a purpose for each activity. If you question the purpose of a field trip you are welcome to contact me. Occasionally we take pictures of the students on field trips or at vocational sites. You also give permission for your student to be photographed when you sign the permission form. You can also reach me by email: kdrummond@graniteschools.org drummondkaren@hotmail.com ** __ Wiki Spaces Account: __ ** I have a classroom website which is available to students and parents. My account name is kdrummondkhs.wikispaces.com You can type this address into your toolbar to find information about my classes. I have also included links to the Kearns High webpage and the Gradebook program.
 * 1)  Respect Boundaries-Personal Space/Property/Hands, Feet, & Objects to Yourself/Use Kind Words,/Use Appropriate Words
 * 2)  Be on Task-Be Prepared/Be On Time/Avoid Distracters
 * 3)  Follow Directions the First Time
 * 4)  Obey the School Dress Code