Welcome to the 2012-2013 school year at Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School.
I am your child’s 9th or 10th grade English teacher.
I would like to make clear my expectations, in accordance with District and State standards, for my students.
Course Objectives- Accordingto the Common Core State Standards students in English 10 should be able to:
· Read increasingly complex texts and use the text to make connections to other ideas;
· Draw upon and write about evidence from texts in a variety of writing types, such as arguments,
informative texts , and narratives;
· Develop a range of oral communication and interpersonal skills, such as cooperative work, listening to
others, self expression, create and present displays of information;
· Acquire new vocabulary, particularly academic words and phrases.
Course Expectations- Students are expected to:
· Arrive on time to class every
day. If your student is absent please send a note to school when they come back,
because an unexcused absence means that any late work will lose points. An
excused absence allows your student to get missing work and extended
deadlines.
· Complete all homework and class work on time to the best of their ability. Late work is accepted but
receives reduced points. Homework will be one weekly assignment that is recorded
in their class composition book. If you want to see it remind your student to bring it home.
· Follow directions in all
activities. We will be working in a variety ways: small groups, whole class, and
independently. It is important that everyone know what his or her role is in the
class and to be cooperative, productive, and respectful in every way to
everybody.
· Bring writing materials and
textbooks to class every day. It is important to be prepared and to keep up with
all reading and writing assignments. I am available to students who need help
during periods 5& 8. Remind your student to bring a pass from their teacher
to come see me for extra help.
Grading-
Grades are based on homework, class work, participation, tests, projects,
and presentations. Each step of the learning process is given credit, from
reading aloud in class and taking notes to final drafts of essays and completed
projects. Here is the point scale I use to determine final grades:
A = 90 - 100
B = 89 - 80
C = 79 – 70
D = 69 – 60
F = 59 – 0
Thank you for taking the time to review this information. If you have any questions
please contact me through the main office (323) 846-4700 or email me through the
school website.
I am your child’s 9th or 10th grade English teacher.
I would like to make clear my expectations, in accordance with District and State standards, for my students.
Course Objectives- Accordingto the Common Core State Standards students in English 10 should be able to:
· Read increasingly complex texts and use the text to make connections to other ideas;
· Draw upon and write about evidence from texts in a variety of writing types, such as arguments,
informative texts , and narratives;
· Develop a range of oral communication and interpersonal skills, such as cooperative work, listening to
others, self expression, create and present displays of information;
· Acquire new vocabulary, particularly academic words and phrases.
Course Expectations- Students are expected to:
· Arrive on time to class every
day. If your student is absent please send a note to school when they come back,
because an unexcused absence means that any late work will lose points. An
excused absence allows your student to get missing work and extended
deadlines.
· Complete all homework and class work on time to the best of their ability. Late work is accepted but
receives reduced points. Homework will be one weekly assignment that is recorded
in their class composition book. If you want to see it remind your student to bring it home.
· Follow directions in all
activities. We will be working in a variety ways: small groups, whole class, and
independently. It is important that everyone know what his or her role is in the
class and to be cooperative, productive, and respectful in every way to
everybody.
· Bring writing materials and
textbooks to class every day. It is important to be prepared and to keep up with
all reading and writing assignments. I am available to students who need help
during periods 5& 8. Remind your student to bring a pass from their teacher
to come see me for extra help.
Grading-
Grades are based on homework, class work, participation, tests, projects,
and presentations. Each step of the learning process is given credit, from
reading aloud in class and taking notes to final drafts of essays and completed
projects. Here is the point scale I use to determine final grades:
A = 90 - 100
B = 89 - 80
C = 79 – 70
D = 69 – 60
F = 59 – 0
Thank you for taking the time to review this information. If you have any questions
please contact me through the main office (323) 846-4700 or email me through the
school website.