3.3 | Syllabus

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About the Syllabus

The Syllabus helps your instructor communicate course expectations and information to you. The Syllabus is automatically populated by assignments and events in the course.  Sometimes, you may see the Syllabus is your home page. 

Each Junior High teacher in Hopkins uses a Syllabus that helps the student understand the goals and objectives of the course and includes:

  • A course overview 
  • Academic policies
  • IB subject area criterion

 

Navigating a Course Module BannerCourse Syllabus

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To view the syllabus, click on the Syllabus button in the Course Navigation on the left.

 

Navigating a Course Module BannerCourse Summary

Below the Syllabus, there will be a list of assignments and events titled Course Summary.  This is automatically generated from the assignments and events your instructor posts to your course.

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The Syllabus Course Summary is automatically generated for the course and contains a list of assignments and events. Assignments are indicated by the Assignments icon [1], and events are indicated by the Calendar icon [2]. Non-graded items with a to-do date show the to-do date in the syllabus [3].

Click the title to view the details of the assignment or event. Any assignments or events that are past the due date are highlighted in gray. Undated items [4] are listed in alphabetical order.

 


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