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The Middle School Syllabus

9 Jun

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Your class syllabus does not have to be boring! In fact, it can be interesting and informative. Read on to get your hands on a free, editable syllabus. | maneuveringthemiddle.org

Let’s discuss your class syllabus.  Did your eyes just glaze over? That’s what happened when I went over my class syllabus with my students the first year I taught. Your class syllabus does not have to be boring! Here are some ways to keep your students informed and interested (and an editable freebie to get you started.)

Your class syllabus does not have to be boring! In fact, it can be interesting and informative. Read on to get your hands on a free, editable syllabus. | maneuveringthemiddle.org

1. Keep YOUR SYLLABUS Simple

Do not over-inform. Ask yourself, “What does a student (or parent) HAVE to know about your class to be successful?” Keep to the basics – your contact information, grading and late work policy, homework expectations, supply list, tutoring schedule, and class website. As a math teacher, I even printed a large copy of my tutoring schedule and how to ask for help on the back. It was perfect for a parent to put on the fridge.

I would recommend that you do not include behavioral consequences but rely on the school policies or code of conduct.

Additionally, keep it pleasing to the eye. Do you enjoy reading paragraphs of information in 12 point Times New Roman font? Use headers, text boxes, and images so that specific information is easy to find.

2. Check with Administration and Grade Level Team MEMBERs

Remember that your policies need to be in line with your school’s policies. If your school has a specific late work policy, stick to that. Not sure?  Find out. If you are a part of a grade level team, agreeing to the same policies can make it easier for students and parents (and teachers – ha!) to remember.

3. Keep Students Accountable for Knowing the Information

In high school, my Algebra 2 teacher had us take a quiz about her syllabus that counted for a grade on the second day of school. While that might work for some students, playing Jeopardy or any simple point game would be a fun way to start the school year. I divide the room in half for teams, pass out small whiteboards, and ask questions. Students have to use their syllabus to find the answers to the questions. Then, their homework on the first day is to get their syllabus signed by a parent.

GRAB THIS FREE SYLLABUS WITH AN EASY TO USE EDITABLE TEMPLATE! 

Do you write a syllabus for your class? Whether you do and need it to be revamped or would like to have one for this year, you can snag a free, editable syllabus by clicking above. It’s easy to type in the content, and you just need Microsoft PowerPoint.

Your class syllabus does not have to be boring! In fact, it can be interesting and informative. Read on to get your hands on a free, editable syllabus. | maneuveringthemiddle.org

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28 Comments

  1. Lillian says

    June 18, 2018 at 7:37 pm

    In the picture above, what font is used? I really think I like that font.

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    • Noelle Pickering says

      July 6, 2018 at 6:00 am

      Hi Lillian! There are several fonts used and they are all linked in the download. Hope that helps!

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  2. Heather Beasley says

    June 20, 2018 at 7:56 am

    I really love your syllabus! In fact, I have tried to download it numerous times, but it has not become available in my email. Please send me a copy of this fantastic syllabus!
    Thanks

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    • Tyne Brack says

      June 22, 2018 at 10:34 am

      Hi! Did you use your school email? School emails have a really heavy filter, so could you try again using your personal email? Thank you!

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      • Catherine Patalano says

        June 22, 2018 at 1:38 pm

        I am using my persona le-mail and also have not received anything. Would really like this great syllabus!

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        • Noelle Pickering says

          July 6, 2018 at 5:59 am

          Hi Catherine! I have no clue why the syllabus isn’t getting to your inbox…sometimes I am baffled by technology. I am going to try resending it you and see if we can get it to work that way. Thanks for your patience!

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          • Nina says

            July 29, 2018 at 10:48 pm

            I thought that I hadn’t received the email either, however it ends up in the “Promotions” folder if you have a gmail account. hope this helps!

          • Noelle Pickering says

            July 31, 2018 at 4:52 pm

            Hi there! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂

      • Aaronne Johnson says

        June 28, 2018 at 2:21 pm

        Hi
        I am trying to download the syllabus as well with no luck and I’m using my personal email.
        Please help!
        Thanks

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        • Noelle Pickering says

          July 6, 2018 at 5:58 am

          Hi Aaronne! I have no clue why the syllabus isn’t getting to your inbox…sometimes I am baffled by technology. I am going to try resending it you and see if we can get it to work that way. Thanks for your patience!

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  3. Kari says

    June 21, 2018 at 1:19 pm

    I love this idea! I tried to download the free template, but it just put me in a loop. I think I signed up for your newsletter three times (sorry about that). Is there a trick to get the download to work?

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    • Tyne Brack says

      June 22, 2018 at 10:33 am

      Hi! Did you use your school email? School emails have a really heavy filter, so could you try again using your personal email? Thank you!

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      • Anna says

        June 29, 2018 at 6:44 pm

        The same thing happened to me, I did not use my school account. I used regular gmail. Not coming to inbox or spam folder but love the way the syllabus looks! I made one and now think that it might have too much information, this looks much more concise for students and parents.

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        • Noelle Pickering says

          July 6, 2018 at 5:57 am

          Hi Anna! I have no clue why the syllabus isn’t getting to your inbox…sometimes I am baffled by technology. I am going to try resending it you and see if we can get it to work that way. Thanks for your patience!

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  4. Rori Abernethy says

    June 27, 2018 at 1:45 pm

    Hi,

    I think the link is broken. I could not download it as well.
    I am looking forward to using the template this Fall!

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    • Noelle Pickering says

      July 6, 2018 at 5:59 am

      Hi Rori! I have no clue why the syllabus isn’t getting to your inbox…sometimes I am baffled by technology. I am going to try resending it you and see if we can get it to work that way. Thanks for your patience!

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  5. Kelly Parker says

    July 18, 2018 at 5:53 pm

    Hello! I tried subscribing so I could get the syllabus but I have not received it!

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    • Noelle Pickering says

      July 31, 2018 at 5:06 pm

      Hi there! Several people have mentioned that it ended up in their promotions folder. Hope that helps! I am also sending an email. Thanks for your patience!

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  6. Megan says

    July 26, 2018 at 1:11 pm

    Hi!
    I am having the same problem receiving the syllabus as the other people. I would really like to use this template, it looks great.

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    • Noelle Pickering says

      July 31, 2018 at 5:05 pm

      Hi there! Several people have mentioned that it ended up in their promotions folder. Hope that helps! I am also sending an email. Thanks for your patience!

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  7. Daniella says

    July 30, 2018 at 8:16 pm

    Hi,

    I downloaded it with my gmail account and it was put under my “Promotions” folder. Maybe that will help others!

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    • Noelle Pickering says

      July 31, 2018 at 4:52 pm

      Hi there! Thanks for letting me know!! 🙂

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  8. Phil says

    July 31, 2018 at 1:38 pm

    No luck downloading the syllabus template. I used my personal email, but it is a no go.

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    • Noelle Pickering says

      July 31, 2018 at 4:51 pm

      Hi there! Several people have mentioned that it ended up in their promotions folder. Hope that helps! I am also sending an email. Thanks for your patience!

      reply to this comment
  9. Joanna says

    June 10, 2019 at 4:29 pm

    So, you take up your syllabus? Do you make an extra copy for parents to keep at home? I LOVE the way this document is formatted, but I am trying to understand what you do with it. Do you keep up with them in a notebook?

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    • Tyne Brack says

      July 27, 2019 at 7:34 am

      Hi, Joanna! Thank you! Once I checked for signatures, students would keep it in their notebooks.

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  10. Diane says

    July 31, 2019 at 2:25 am

    I was able to download the template without difficulty. I immediately received the link in my personal email. Thank you for the idea. I wanted to change the size and number of the boxes, so I created my own version in Publisher. It was quite easy! I really appreciate the idea of a fun syllabus that is easier to read instead of the boring paragraph style, which I was using. Thank you!

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  11. Melissa Schad says

    August 13, 2019 at 4:24 pm

    Love this! Thank you so much for the template!

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