WELCOME!
Hi, my name is Kevin Cauchon, I am a special education teacher and the special education department chair at Perris High School. I have been teaching special education for 25 years with a master's degree in special education. I started teaching in my own classroom in 1998 at Antelope Valley High School, Villa Park High School 2000-2005, Citrus Hill High School 2005-2007, and started at Perris High School in 2007. My wife is a second-grade teacher and I have 2 daughters. One of my daughters is a second-grade teacher too and the other one is a tenth-grader. My parents were also teachers. I am also the Perris High School boys varsity soccer coach. I am excited to meet my new students and to see my returning students at PHS.
I use Canvas and Google Classroom for learning management systems.
My Schedule:
Per. 2 Transition Partnership Program (TPP- grade 12):
Per. 3 Transition Partnership Program (TPP- grade 12):
Per. 4 Transitions (grade 11):
Per. 7 Learning Center in room 8101 (grades 9-12):
Per. 9 Study Hall (grades 9-12):
Mr. Cauchon’s TPP (Transition Partnership Program) & Transitions Syllabus
Instructor Information
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Instructor: Kevin Cauchon
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Room Number: 8107
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Office Hours: Email me for my availability or call/text my Google phone number
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Google Phone Number: (951) 435-1360
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Classroom Telephone: (951) 657-2171 Ext. 21314
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E-mail: kevin.cauchon@puhsd.org
Course Description
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TPP (Transition Partnership Program)- sign students up for possible Department of Rehabilitation services, transition activities, careers, and some adult living skills.
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Transitions- transition and career activities.
Textbook & Course Materials
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Chromebook for online activities.
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Most texts and work will be available online.
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Transitions class (grade 11) uses a Careers textbook & curriculum.
Course Requirements
Course Structure
Traditional: classwork, direct instruction, group activities, ETC.
If we are in Distance Learning then it would be synchronous work with the teacher, asynchronous work is mostly student independent work.
Important Note: This syllabus, along with course assignments and due dates, are subject to change. It is the student’s responsibility to check our course Canvas site for corrections or updates to the syllabus. Any changes will be clearly noted in course announcements.
Student Learning Outcomes & Objectives
Student Learning Outcomes/Essential Learning Standards
The Transition Partnership Program (TPP) and the Transitions class assist students in making successful transitions from school to independent adult life. Students with needs work with a special education teacher learning about careers and the transition activities and programs that are available to them.
The TPP students (grade 12) will also work with RCOE (Riverside County Office of Education) and with DOR (Department of Rehabilitation) to apply for possible services after high school.
Class Expectations
Students are expected to arrive to class each day on time and be in their seats before the tardy bell rings so that they can begin working on the posted warm-up activity. Students are expected to bring the necessary supplies to class each day. Finally, students are expected to engage themselves in all class activities from bell to bell that are outlined on the whiteboard with hopes of earning appropriate academic and behavior grades.
Conduct
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Be respectful to yourself, others, & school property
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Listen & follow directions
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Complete all classwork in a timely manner
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Raise your hand for permission to speak or to get out of your seat
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No gum or eating/drinking in class
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Limit your cellphone use
Any major offense by the student will result in the student being sent to the office immediately, which could lead to poor academic & citizenship grades & possible removal from the class.
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teacher/student discussion 2. teacher/parent discussion & detention 3. referral
Absences
Because skills are sequentially developed, it is important that students are in class to receive the lessons and guided practice. If absent, a student must clear the absence and come before or after school to receive the missed work. There may be packets or worksheets that can be used as a substitute for missing work.
Any assignments due on the day the student is absent will be due the day the student returns. Any scheduled exams or quizzes must be taken on the scheduled re-take day or after school on the day the student returns.
Grading Policy
Your grade will be based on: Class Work 50% Exams 30% Quizzes 20%
Late Work Policy
Absences
Because skills are sequentially developed, it is important that students are in class to receive the lessons and guided practice. If absent, a student must clear the absence and come before or after school to receive the missed work. There may be packets or worksheets that can be used as a substitute for missing work.
Any assignments due on the day the student is absent will be due the day the student returns. Any scheduled exams or quizzes must be taken on the scheduled re-take day or after school on the day the student returns.
Late work is usually accepted and up to the teacher’s discretion
Viewing Grades
The best way to view grades and track progress.
Letter Grade Assignment
Final grades assigned for this course will be based on the percentage of total points earned and are assigned as follows:
Example:
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Letter Grade
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Percentage
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Performance
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A
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90-100%
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Excellent Work
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B
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80-89%
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Good Work
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C
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70-79%
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Average Work
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D
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60-69%
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Poor Work
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F
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0-59%
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Failing Work
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Course Policies
Completed Assignment Submission
Provide the process of how you will have students submit assignments.
Academic Honesty Policy & Procedures
See the PHS student handbook for more information regarding plagiarism and cheating.
GO PHS PANTHERS!!!!
Please Email or call if you have any questions or concerns. Take care and stay safe.
Sincerely,
Mr. Cauchon
