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    This document outlines the plan for Ms. Velazquez's sophomore English class, including contact information, course description, required materials, classroom procedures, rules, grading policies, and a note from the teacher. The class will focus on developing reading, writing, and critical thinking skills through literature from various time periods and cultures. Students will be expected to follow classroom rules and procedures, such as arriving on time and using assigned seating. Grades will be based on homework, projects, exams and class participation. The teacher aims to foster students' passion for literature and learning.

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    This document outlines the plan for Ms. Velazquez's sophomore English class, including contact information, course description, required materials, classroom procedures, rules, grading policies, and a note from the teacher. The class will focus on developing reading, writing, and critical thinking skills through literature from various time periods and cultures. Students will be expected to follow classroom rules and procedures, such as arriving on time and using assigned seating. Grades will be based on homework, projects, exams and class participation. The teacher aims to foster students' passion for literature and learning.

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    This document outlines the plan for Ms. Velazquez's sophomore English class, including contact information, course description, required materials, classroom procedures, rules, grading policies, and a note from the teacher. The class will focus on developing reading, writing, and critical thinking skills through literature from various time periods and cultures. Students will be expected to follow classroom rules and procedures, such as arriving on time and using assigned seating. Grades will be based on homework, projects, exams and class participation. The teacher aims to foster students' passion for literature and learning.

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    Plan for Student Success

    Central High School


    English 5-6 1 credit/year
    2015-2016
    Ms. Velazquez, Rm 2010
    Contact Information
    I am available to meet with my students in my classroom before school during KKIS
    from 7:30-8:00 am, and after school from 2:40-3:30 pm. You may also schedule an appointment
    for other times if necessary. You may leave a message for me at (602)764-8500, the schools
    main number. I can also be reached at MAR2265194@maricopa.edu. Students should use KKIS
    time before school to make-up work, talk to me about grades or problems in the class, or receive
    extra help with assignments.
    Course Description
    This course places major emphasis on writing and reading skills. In this course you will
    read short stories and novels, autobiographies and other types of nonfiction, poems, and plays.
    The works come from a broad range of time periods and cultures. As you read and analyze
    literature, you will become a more skilled interpreter of literature and the world in which we live.
    Additionally, this course helps students develop reading, writing, critical thinking,
    listening, and presenting skills aligned with the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards.
    This is a student-centered approach that focuses on building skills through collaboration, critical
    and independent reading, and building a writing portfolio. Furthermore, this course is designed to
    help students improve their writing and reading skills and prepare them for upper-level English
    classes.
    Required Materials
    Loose-leaf notebook paper (college ruled)
    Pens (blue or black ink)
    Independent reading books
    Recommended Materials
    Highlighter
    Binder/Folder
    TGB student planner
    Classroom Procedures

    *The procedures I will implement in my classroom will be taught, modeled, and explained to
    ensure clarity.
    Beginning of Class
    Students will be taught to anticipate a greeting at the door from me. As students walk in
    they must check to see if there are any materials to collect from the handout table. After
    collecting their materials they must quietly find their assigned seats. Directions and/or Bell-work
    will always be displayed through the projector which the students will use to get straight to work
    after sitting down until I have called for attention.
    Tardy Policy
    Students are expected to be on time to class. Excessive tardiness will result in detention
    and/or a referral.
    Tardy is defined as not being in the assigned class or activity when the tardy bell has finished
    ringing (PUHSD Governing Board Policy J-1561 JHR)
    Attendance Policy
    Excessive absences will result in communication with the students parents and further
    action from administration.
    Absent is defined as nonattendance in an assigned class or activity for more than one-half of
    the period. (PUHSD Governing Board Policy J-1561 JHR)
    Bathroom Policy
    It is the responsibility of the student to use the bathroom before or after class. Students
    are given a short amount of time in the classroom which I must utilize to help my students gain
    as much knowledge as possible. As such, students will not be able to use the restroom during the
    first/last five minutes of the class period. However, I understand that there may be times when a
    student will have to use the bathroom during those times under various circumstances.
    Ending of Class
    Before the class period ends I will note the time to make sure there are eight minutes left.
    I will then use my signal to get my students attention, and instruct them to pack up their
    belongings with the expectation of a piece of paper and pen/pencil. They will have two minutes
    to quietly pack up, and while they are packing up I will have their ticket out displayed. The
    students will take four minutes to complete their ticket out. Once they have completed the
    prompt they must take the remaining two minutes to each pick up five pieces of trash around
    their desk before I dismiss them from class.
    Classroom Rules
    1. Arrive on time with a positive mind, and be ready to participate.
    2. All personal electronics will be put away before the start of class, and for the rest of the class
    period.

    3. Stay in your assigned seat unless otherwise directed by the teacher.


    4. Only one person will talk at a time, and respect will be shown towards the speaker.
    5. Appropriate language will be used at all times.
    * The classroom rules I will implement in my classroom will be taught, modeled, and explained
    to ensure clarity.
    Consequences
    The consequences will be consistent, enforced, and will follow due process.
    Consequences will apply to all classroom rules as well as school and district policies. Additional
    consideration will be given based on a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) if
    necessary.
    The consequences are as follows:

    First Offense- Warning/Conference

    Second Offense- Detention

    Third Offense- Call Home

    Fourth Offense- Administrative Referral

    * The teacher has the right to skip steps based upon the severity of the violation despite
    due process. Additionally, I will report any signs of abuse, neglect, or if you imply that you
    threaten to hurt yourself or someone else to administration as required by Arizona state law.
    Cheating and Plagiarism
    Students are expected to do their own work on all assignments. Actions such as copying
    anothers assignment, downloading papers off the internet, or presenting all or part of anothers
    work as your own will result in zero credit and disciplinary action. Additionally, the students
    parents will be notified.
    Grading and Recording of Student Work
    Homework will be graded that night and recorded in the morning before school starts, so
    it is ready to be handed back the day after it is turned in. Since exams will often consist of
    writing some sort of essay I will need more time to effectively grade the exams. I will grade
    exams within four days, and I will record them the next morning so they will be ready to return
    the next day.
    Students and parents will be able to access grades through the school portal at any time.
    Late Work
    If a student has not completed their homework before they enter the classroom it will be
    considered late. Students will have until the end of the day to turn in the late assignment with 10

    points subtracted from their total. If the student chooses to not turn in their late assignment by the
    end of the day then they will be given a zero. Students will be graded on their best 10 out of 15
    homework assignments.
    Absent Work
    I will keep a few copies of the materials the students will be using for the day on my
    desk, so during attendance I can record which students are absent and immediately write their
    name on the top of the page. After attendance I will put the work for the absent students in a
    folder that corresponds to their period, and place it in my desk. The next time the student is in
    class they must go to my desk, and collect their absent work when I call their name.
    Grading:

    Attendance & Bell Work

    10%

    Quizzes/Book Reviews

    10%

    Exams/Culminating Projects/Essays

    30%

    Resume

    10%

    Applied Project I

    20%

    Applied Project II

    20%

    Grading System
    Grading Scale:
    90-100% = A
    80-89% = B
    70-79% = C
    60-69% = D
    59% & Below = F

    Communicating with Parents


    If there is a concern that requires immediate attention I will contact the students parents via
    phone call before I leave the school for the day, which will be no later than 5. However, parents
    may also leave a message for me using the phone number or email I provided. Parents may email
    me at any time, and they will get a response the same day they send the email providing it is
    before eight in the evening.

    A Note from the Teacher


    Over the years I have gained an immense passion for literature, which helped me grow. It
    is because of my fondness for literature that I decided I wanted to share this with other people.
    One of the subjects most students dislike in high school is English. However, I want to change
    the minds of my students and give them a different outlook on a once hated subject. Reading and
    writing does not have to be just words, but an experience that lets your imagination run wild. As
    a teacher I intend to share my passion for literature, and encourage my students to look beyond
    the words on the page. All students deserve an equal chance to gain knowledge no matter their
    circumstance.
    ____________________________________________________

    Teacher Signature: __________________________________

    I understand the policies and procedures that Ms. Velazquez has outlined for her Sophomore
    English Language Arts Class. My student and I have received a copy of the class syllabus and
    calendar for the 2014-2015 school year.

    Students Name: ___________________________________ Class Period: _______________

    Parents Signature: ________________________________________


    (Please detach and return to Ms. Velazquez by the end of Week 1)

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