Deltona High School

9th/10thGrade Intensive Reading Syllabus

100 Wolf Pack Run

Deltona, Florida 32725

(386) 575-4153

Contact Information:

Teacher: Mr. Taylor

Portable R-52

Email: dhtaylor@volusia,k12.fl.us

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Class Purpose:

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction that enables the student to develop and strengthen reading skills and develop independent writing endurance that will apply throughout the content areas and life.

Topics:

The content will include, but is not limited to the following:

  1. Reading instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension as necessary.
  2. Critical thinking, problem-solving, test-taking skills and strategies
  3. Reading for meaning through varied reading materials at appropriate independent and instructional reading levels
  4. Integration of reading with student written response to text
  5. High frequency content area vocabulary incorporated and discussed before, during, and after reading

Classroom Expectations

  1. Respect yourself, adults and others
  2. Put forth your best effort at all times
  3. Be prepared for class everyday
  4. Follow directions when given
  5. Pay attention, participate, and ask questions
  6. Take responsibility for your actions

Bathroom Policy:

Students will receive 4 tickets a quarter. Each ticket will allow the student to leave the classroom for a restroom break throughout the quarter. Once students have used all 4 tickets they will not be allowed out of the classroom(Students who need to use the bathroom due to health conditions must have a doctor’s letter on file. Please notify the school). In an effort to create the best educational environment, Deltona High School has adopted the 10/10 Rule to reduce the number of interruptions.

Grading Policy

Grade / Percentage
A / 90%-100%
B / 80%-89%
C / 70%-79%
D / 60%-69%
F / 59% or Below

Grades will follow the VCS Secondary Grading Guidelines and will havethe following breakdown:

Diagnostic assessments— 0%

Formative assessments— 40%

Summative assessments— 60%

According to VCS Secondary Grading Guidelines each nine week grading period, students shall have the opportunity to retake at least one summative assessment. Students who score below proficiency (69 or lower) may retake summative assessments. Proficiency is defined by the state of Florida and in the Student Progression Plan as 70% or higher. Mastery is defined in the Student Progression Plan as 90% or higher. Additional retakes shall be determined based upon individual student data. Any missed summative and/or reassessment must be completed prior to the next assessment.

Retakes

According to VCS Secondary Grading Guidelines, each nine week grading period, students shall have the opportunity to retake at least one summative assessment. Students who score below proficiency (69 or lower) may retake their summative. However, all retakes of summative assessments (the original or the one with increase rigor) must be completed BEFORE the next summative is due.

The requirements for the student to be able to retake a summative test will be, but not limited to the following:

1)Teacher and student will determine how and when the work will be completed. It may consist of completing all missing formatives for a specific concept, completing the “Fix It Correction” form, and/or making necessary corrections to formatives. Intervention in the specific topic or benchmark should occur within 2 weeks (10 school days) of the original assessment.

2)Intervention sessions will occur during the teacher’s office hours which are held the first 30 minutes of the lunch period (Wednesday or by appointment).

3)Ensure that all homework assignments are completed prior to re-taking the test. The teacher has the option to assign an “I” instead of the traditional letter grade if a retake falls after the 9 weeks has ended. The “I” is “working towards proficiency” and needs to be cleared within the 15 school days of the original assessment.

Materials Needed For Intensive Reading:

1-Binder (Do not mix with any other subjects)

2-Composition Notebook

3-Pen

4-Pencils

5-A box of tissues

6-Color pencils

7-Highlighters

Parents Signature Date: