Roybal learning center
Syllabus & Class Expectations
ADVISORY
Semester 1: 8/15/2017 ~ 12/15/2017
Semester II: 1/8/18 ~ 6/7/2018
Teacher: Camille C. An
Classroom: Rm. 207
Conference Period: Period 2
Email:
COURSE CONTENT & OBJECTIVES
Students in eleventh grade advisory will work to uphold our mission and vision at Roybal learning center. The purpose of advisory is to provide a rigorous standards-based curriculum in a nurturing, personalized environment in order to help our students actualize their potential and prepare them to be successful as college students, career professionals, and citizens. Roybal Learning Center is a school where all students develop a passion for learning and inquiry, acquire reflective and critical thinking skills, attain a sensitivity and appreciation for diversity, and are able to communicate their authentic voices in the global village of the 21st century.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
(*Please be sure to have these items readily available to you at all times)
*Min 1” 3-Ring Binder *4 Dividers White Out
*Loose-Leaf Notebook Paper *Flash/USB Drive Flashcards
*Pencils *Computer/Internet Access Colored Markers
*Eraser *LAUSD Email Account Colored Pencils
*Highlighter *Monthly Calendars Ruler
*Pens (Red)
REQUIREMENTS
1. Dividers – 1.Classwork 2. Homework
2. Final Portfolios – should be updated regularly for random checks
TEXTBOOKS
Students are to bring textbooks to class EVERY DAY as activities and lessons will require textbook usage on a daily basis.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
1. BE READY TO LEARN
- Be ON TIME
- Bring all required materials
- Bring your brains, not just your bodies, be engaged and participate
- “I don’t know” is not an answer
- Read and review AT LEAST 30 min ~ 1 hour EVERY day for EACH SUBJECT
- Complete all homework assignments on time EVERY time
2. RESPECT
- Do not speak/interrupt others while they are speaking
- Raise your hands and wait your turn
- Bring an attitude that will create a safe and positive learning environment
- Respect the views and opinions of others even if you do not agree
- If you want something, ask politely. Do not whine, be confrontational or be accusatory.
3. NO DISTRACTIONS
- NO Electronic devices (iPods, mp3s, cell phones, etc.) unless given permission
- Do not work on assignments from other classes during Advisory or I will throw it out
- Do not do your homework in Advisory class or I will throw it out
- Do not pass notes around – I will read them to the whole class
4. ORGANIZE YOUR WORK
- Keep EVERYTHING we do in class (FINAL PORTFOLIO/BINDER)
- Write your name, date and period on all assignments
- Be sure to update and review your calendars EVERY DAY
- Keep track of upcoming essays/exams/assignments.
- It is YOUR responsibility to know what assignment is due and when.
DISCIPLINE
1. If you are absent for 3 or more days, I WILL CALL HOME
2. If you are consistently tardy, I WILL CALL HOME
3. If you are missing enough assignments to fail, I WILL CALL HOME
4. If you are receiving a grade below a C, I will DEFINITELY call home
5. Unjustified defiant behavior or infractions of any/all class expectations will result in a CALL HOME and/or PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
If you are caught cheating (copying/duplicating classwork, homework, notes, essays, quizzes/tests or letting others do so), you will receive a 0 without the opportunity to make up the work as well as the disciplinary steps outlined above.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Always learn to balance schoolwork with other extra-curricular activities. Make the right choices for you career path by pursuing both academic excellence and extra-curricular options.
LATE WORK, MAKE-UP EXAMS & RETAKES
Late work, make-up exams and retake exams will only be accepted for full credit when accompanied by a Late Assignment/Retake Form signed by a parent/guardian. Make-up and retake assignments/quizzes/tests can be harder and you may forfeit benefits given to students who take the exam on time. Students will be given a grace period until the Friday of the week’s end to submit work for full credit. This does not mean that late work is encouraged, it just acknowledges that there may be extenuating circumstances beyond a student’s control. All other late assignments will be taken for half credit.
ABSENCES
If you are absent, you must bring a valid note and excuse the absence to make up work. It is YOUR responsibility to ask for make-up work once you return. If you were absent the day an assignment was due, it will still be considered late unless you submit a Late Assignment/Retake Form. More than 3 absences or tardies equals a U on your report card.
CLASS PARTICIPATION
Students will be expected to participate actively in class discussions, group projects and all assignments. Failure to participate will result in a lowered grade (15%). Students’ highest level of participation will set the bar for the class. Excessive tardies or absences will count against you.
PROCRASTINATION
Procrastination is your worst enemy. Do NOT wait until the Sunday before the exam to study and take notes. You WILL NOT REMEMBER anything once you are done with the chapter.
PROGRESS REPORTS
You will be receiving a written progress report once every 2 weeks. You must keep all progress reports in your Final Portfolio. Unsatisfactory grades must be given to parents.
GRADING ASSIGNMENTS
You will be assigned daily classwork and homework assignments. Most, if not all, assignments will be graded. Complete ALL assignments within the given time frame. Students will have the opportunity to retake quizzes and exams, only if accompanied by a Late Assignment/Retake Form. Successful completion of summative assessments may replace poor formative assessment grades at the teacher’s discretion.
MANDATORY TUTORING
The teacher will start to assign mandatory tutoring for students either receiving a grade below a C after the first 5-week progress report. Until the student’s grade becomes satisfactory (C or above) and missing assignments are turned in, he/she will be required to come before school, during nutrition or lunch until satisfactory progress is made.
GRADING PERCENT GRADING SCALE
1. Classwork 60 % 90 – 100 A
2. Homework 10 % 80 – 89.9 B
3. Class Participation 20 % 70 – 79.9 C
4. Final Portfolio 10 % 60 – 69.9 D
59.9 & Below F
NAME ______PERIOD ______
PARENT / STUDENT / TEACHER CONTRACT
I ______(parent/guardian’s name) have read the information regarding required materials, requirements, class expectations, disciplinary action, late work, class participation as well as the grading scale for history and understand that I need to provide ______(student’s name) with the necessary support and materials needed to help him/her succeed. Necessary support will include the following but not limited to: encouragement, daily check-ups of homework & assignments, supplying of materials, continual contact with the teacher (), and genuine interest in the child’s progress.
I also understand that my child will be sent home with a written PROGRESS REPORTS EVERY 2 WEEKS and I will be sure to check my child’s progress in class.
I am aware that if my child has a grade below a C or has too many missing assignments, he/she will be assigned MANDATORY TUTORING before school, nutrition or lunch until the grade becomes satisfactory (C or above) or assignments are made up.
I am fully aware that the history course will require a high standard of expectations, rigor and academic performance. I also understand that any infraction to the outlined set of expectations will result in the disciplinary steps listed under DISCIPLINE.
I have read and understood all of the information provided in the syllabus and hereby agree to all of the terms set by the teacher and attest that all the information provided in this contract are true and accurate.
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Parent/Guardian Name (Print) Parent/Guardian Signature Date
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Student Name (Print) Student Signature Date
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Student E-mail Address
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Parent/Guardian E-mail Address
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Parent/Guardian Cell Phone #
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Emergency Contact Phone #