Course Syllabus

TEACHER: Ms. Leon

ROOM: 808

PHONE #: 714-996-4970 x10808

EMAIL:

Student Evaluation:

Final Grade: 90-100% A

80-89% B

70-79% C

60-69% D

Valencia HS Learning Outcomes: SKILLS FOR ACADEMIC/JOB SUCCESS

  • Become a life-long learner (GROWING)
  • Learn how to learn (RESOURCEFUL)
  • Learn to public speak (INTERPERSONAL)
  • Take neat and organized notes (SUCCESSFUL)
  • Complete assignments 100% (SUCCESSFUL)
  • Turn in assignments by the due date (SUCCESSFUL)
  • Become a reader and a writer (GROWING)
  • Develop interactive participation in class through discussions (ENGAGED)
  • Learn to pace yourself through a long term project to complete it on time (SUCCESSFUL)
  • Learn to advocate for yourself and ask for help (ENGAGED)
  • Develop collaboration skills through group work (INTERPERSONAL)
  • Develop critical thinking skills (THINKERS)
  • Develop technology skills. (RESOURCEFUL)
  • Develop healthy eating habits (GROWING)

MATERIALS NEEDED:

  • Paper
  • Binder with 6 dividers
  • School Picture ID
  • Pencil
  • Planner

Assignment and Homework Policy:

1) Assignments, projects, and essays are accepted only if they are 100% complete. If they are not they will be returned to you with no credit.

2) If the assignment does not meet the deadline 10% will be deducted. At times 10% per day can be deducted – the teacher reserves the right to apply this policy.

3) Projects:Extra time is already built into the project in this class to accommodate students that have extended time on their IEP. NO PROJECT WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DUE DATE. ALSO A PRESENATION IS REQUIRED TO ACOMPANY THE PROJECT. PROJECT WILL RECEIVE NO CREDIT IF THE PRESENTATION IS NOT DONE.

EXPECTATIONS:

  • DO NOT WEAR ANY TYPE OF PERFUME, COLONE, SCENTED LOTIONS AND HANDSANITIZERS, SINCE THE TEACHER AND SOME STUDENTS ARE EXTREMELLY ALLERGIC AND IT WILL INTRERUPT INSTURCTION. If you do not follow this class policy you will have a sit change and detention may be assigned.
  • You are required to come to class before bell rings, get your materials out, and be ready for instruction.
  • Assignments you turn in need to be quality and free of doodling and graffiti.
  • Your seat will be chosen for you although student input may be considered.
  • NO GUM, EATING AND DRINKING (except water)
  • No IPods, cell phone, or any kind of electronic devices which are disruptive to the learning process (this is school policy), unless teacher approves it.
  • Be respectful at all times with adults/teachers, peers, and classroom property.
  • If you are dissatisfied with something in the class make it a point to talk to the teacher about it at an opportune moment rather than argue or complain.
  • DETENTIONS:During detention you are required to work on homework and assignments for all your classes.
  • PAPER COPIES: You will only be receiving one paper copy per assignment. If you lose it you will have to hand write the handout since you will not be provided with another copy.
  • The teacher dismisses you at the end of class, after all materials have been

neatly put away and trash has been picked up.

* PLEASE DETACH THE SYLLABUS ABOVE AND KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS AND REFERENCE.

A Note to the Parent:

It is in your child’s interest that we work together in relation to his/her education. If you have any questions or concerns, or wish to discuss your student’s progress, please contact me at (714) 996-4970 x10808or by email at . You will receive a faster response by email. If you have email please establish contact with me right away. I would like to be able to email you updates regularly on your student’s progress.Thank you for your support.

My student and I have read and understand the syllabus for Basic Language Arts II.

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Parent/Guardian Contact Information.

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Permission Slips

To the parent/guardian (please check the circles if you agree):

  • District policy requires teachers to have parent permission when showing a video rated PG-13. By checking the circle and signing below you give permission for your student to watch PG-13 videos.
  • District policy requires teachers to have parent permission when showing a video about the Holocaust/Genocide. I will be showing videos and testimonies about the Holocaust & other Genocides to have students learn about social justice & historical issues. If you would like to preview any of the videos please contact me. By checking the circle and signing below you give permission for your student to be part of the HolocaustGenocide lessons.
  • District policy requires teachers to have parent permission when taking pictures of students and posting them in the classroom, onto the teacher website, or school newspaper/yearbook. I do interactive projects and fieldtrips where I need to take your student’s picture. By checking the circle and signing below you give permission to have your student’s picture taken.

Please contact me by phone or email if you have any questions or concerns in regards to the above statements.

Parent/Guardian Signature:

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