Doral Academy Charter High School
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Doral Academy Charter High School
English II Honors Class Syllabus
I. Contact Information
a. E-mail: Pespinosa@
b. Phone number: (305) 597-9950
c. Parent-Teacher Conference: By appointment only
d. Mrs. Espinosa’s school site link:
II. Grading (school-wide)
a. Tests/Essays = 30%
b. Projects = 25%
c. Quizzes = 20%
d. Classwork /Homework = 15%
e. Participation = 10%
III. Grading Scale
a. A = 90%-100%
b. B = 80% - 89%
c. C = 70% - 79%
d. D = 69% - 60%
e. F = 59% or below
IV. Materials
a. Three ring binder, preferably with 4 dividers and loose leaf paper
b. Red, blue, and black pens
c. Highlighters
d. Pocket dictionary
e. Composition notebook
f. 1 Hand Sanitizer bottle (any size) for classroom use – SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT – and tissue paper (of any kind) will come in handy with the “Flu Bug” decides to visit.
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V. Class Requirements
a. Students are required to bring all items in the materials list to class daily
b. The binder should be divided into four sections:
i. Section 1: Springboard
ii. Section 2: Writing
iii. Section 3: Grammar
iv. Section 4: Independent Reading (** )
Books required: Lord of the Flies by William Golding (Qtr. 1); Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe (Qtr. 2); Oedipus Cycle by Sophocles (Qtr. 3).
*NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All assignments are due during class time. No assignment will be accepted after school, after class, or after it has been collected UNLESS THE STUDENT HAS AN EXCUSED ABSENCE.
* It is the student’s responsibility to inquire what assignments, activities, test or quiz announcements were administered.
VII. Homework
a. Homework will be assigned on a daily basis and is due on its designated due date or it will be a zero. Check Mrs. Espinosa’s homework link DAILY.
VIII. Quizzes and Tests
a. All quizzes and tests will be announced (verbally and posted on board and on ) at least two days in advance – with the exception of pop-quizzes.
IX. Class Rules
a. Students must be prepared for class everyday with all of their materials.
b. Students are to raise their hands before speaking. Disruptive or rude behavior will NOT BE tolerated.
c. Respect yourself and each other. Value everyone’s property, opinions, and feelings.
d. Follow the Rules and Expectations of Doral Academy Charter School.
X. Consequences (take order in account)
a. Verbal Warning
b. Parent Notification and/or Detention and Special Assignment
d. Schedule parent/teacher conference
e. Referral Form
**Wish List Items: Gift cards (Office Depot/Get Smart) or any other retail store that carries school supplies. If you decide to bring items to the classroom, please note that EACH item has a value of $3.33. In your school contract, you are required to complete 30 community hours through the school year so items can be used for these hours as well.
Instructional Film Consent Form
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
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During the course of the 2013-2014, school year I plan to show PG or PG-13 rated movies in full or as excerpts to enhance our class curriculum.
Our school requires parental permission for your son/daughter to view movies that are used in our curriculum which are rated PG or PG-13.
The following films will be shown throughout the year:
- Bend it Like Beckham (clips)
- Life is Beautiful (clips)
- Chocolat (clips)
- The 11th Hour (clips)
- Day After Tomorrow (clips)
- The Big Freeze and March of the Penguins (clips)
Sincerely,
Mrs. Espinosa-Correa
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____ Yes, I give my son/daughter permission to view curriculum and school appropriate full-length movies/excerpts rated PG or PG-13.
____ No, I do not give my son/daughter permission to view curriculum and school appropriate full-length movies/excerpts of the types mentioned in this letter. I understand alternate learning experiences will be provided for my child while the movie is being watched.
Name of Student: _______________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:
_______________________________________
Date: ______________________
HAVE A WONDERFUL SCHOOL YEAR!
I have read Mrs. Espinosa’s Syllabus for the 2012-13 school year and will abide by all her rules and policies. I also understand there are requirements for this course and a deadline for all class materials; therefore I will comply with this date.
Student’s Signature: __________________________ Date: ________________
Print name: __________________________ Period: ___________
Parent/Guardian’s Signature: ______________________ Date: ________________
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