Lathrop Intermediate

Class Syllabus 2025-26

Teacher Name: Terri Olsen

Phone Number: 714-567-3300   Ext. 52010

Email: terri.olsen@sausd.us

Grades: Your student will earn a letter grade for Language Arts, Social Science, Science and Math. Achievement will be measured on progress of IEP goals. They will earn a letter grade for classes in general education.

Curriculum: The curriculum used in the class is Unique Learning System (ULS) and News-2-You (N2Y). More information on ULS and N2Y can be found at www.n2y.com.  Every month, there will be a new unit theme which includes chapter books, new vocabulary words, correlating math pages and life skill lessons.

Community Based Instruction (CBI): Our class plans to go on 2 CBI’s a month to places within our school’s neighborhood. Students will work on mobility skills, social skills, money skills, life skills and more. CBI’s will be on the monthly calendar that is sent home at least a week prior to the next month with the location and cost. If you have any questions about CBIs, please feel free to contact me.

Cooking: We cook every other Thursday in our class. We make simple recipes that the students learn to follow. We practice measuring, prepping and kitchen safety.

Homework: Homework will begin on August 26th. Homework is meant to take 30-45 minutes and should be done independently. It is often a repeat of lessons assigned in class during the week. Homework will be assigned on Monday and can be turned in daily. All homework is due by Friday.

Progress Report Dates: Progress on your child’s IEP goals will be sent home in December and May.

Supplies: Please provide your child with headphones/earbuds for quiet computer time. All other school supplies have been provided.

Behavior Management: Students are expected to behave with respect in our classroom. Our rules are 1) Use kind words 2) Be ready to learn 3) Raise your hand or be ready when called on 4) Keep your body to yourself 5) Ask permission to leave the class 6) Listen to all staff and peers.