College Prep 9 Mr. Hua School Office Number: 310-214-3400 Email: shawn_hua@ecsonline.org
The following information is to ensure that all students have the same opportunity in reaching their goals and succeeding academically.
Course Description: This years theme for College Prep. 9 is for students to gain awareness and insight on different perspectives, which will encourage critical thinking. We will also focus on academic literacy, organization, and study skills in preparation for their high school, college, and professional careers.
Supplies: Student Agenda (available for purchase in main office) Need this by Thursday/Friday for points Composition Notebook for Journal Entries A 3 Three-Ring Binder Tabbed Subject Dividers (7) Paper (8 1/2 x 11, college ruled) Two pens (black or blue ink) #2 pencils Highlighters (at least 3 different colors) Collegiate Dictionary (pocket-size)
Homework Policy: Students will have an agenda, where they will record their daily assignments and homework. Assignments will be collected/graded on a weekly basis and entered into PowerSchool. Students may make up assignments due to EXCUSED absences only.
Attendance: Students are expected to be in class everyday. Students must be in their seats and ready to work by the time the tardy bell rings. Excessive tardiness will result in consequences.
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you have missed. Check the Missed Work tray to find out what was assigned during your absence. If you have an excused absent the day an assignment is due, you are responsible for turning it in on your first day back to class or emailing it to me. If you are absent on the day of a test you will have 2 days to make up the test outside of class time. Truancy (cutting or ditching class) may NOT be made up.
Grades: The following is the breakdown of grades for College Prep 9: Learning Target 1: Academic Literacy 35% Learning Target 2: College Readiness Goals 25% Learning Target 3: Career Readiness Goals 20% Learning Target 4: Organization/Work Habits 20%
Students will receive a final mark at the end of each semester. There will be weekly progress reports given to the student every week. Students, parents, and guardians may check grades on PowerSchool or before/after class throughout the semester. Grades will be based on performance on formative and summative 2 assessments. The following scale will be used to determine grades (Please e-mail with questions or if you need more clarification):
1.0 FAR BELOW BASIC: With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
2.0 BELOW BASIC: There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes
2.5 BASIC: No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content.
3.0 PROFICIENT: Student shows proficiency in content (varies by learning target)
3.5 PROFICIENT TOWARD MASTERY: Student shows proficiency and are close to mastering the content.
4.0 ADVANCED: In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught.
Late Work Policy: You will not be able to turn in late work for any classwork or homework. For larger projects, you may request for an extension through email or talking to me in person.
Behavior: Food, drinks, candy, and gum are not allowed in class. Bottled water will be permitted. There is absolutely no cursing in class. Cell Phones and IPods are prohibited. If problem persists, there will be further consequences. Parents: To contact your child, please contact the ECHS office.
Consequences: Students who fail to meet classroom expectations will receive a consequence for their actions. Consequences include written warnings, parent phone calls home, SRCs, or parent conferences.
Parent Participation: It is imperative that parents participate in their childs education. Please assist me in the following manner: Ask your child what they learned in class Regularly check his/her agenda and PowerSchool for assignments and grades Review the weeks work with your student Parents are always welcome to visit our classroom after checking in with the main office.
Parents can make an appointment to meet with me. I am available almost every day. Please call at least 24 hours in advance to make an appointment in order to ensure that I am available to meet. If parents would like to volunteer, please contact me for more information.
General Classroom Expectations: Students must: 1. Be on time 2. Be prepared 3. Be respectful 4. Support their classmates
3 Binder Checks
What: I will be checking your binder for specific teachers requests and overall organization. Why: By keeping you accountable for maintaining your binder, I will assist you in your organizational skills and further your progress towards overall academic success. When: I will be doing binder checks roughly every week.
The following should be tabs titled in your binder: 1. English 2. Math 3. Horticulture (Whichever Spanish you are enrolled in) 4. Environmental Science 5. College Prep 6. Art 7. Advisory
Along with the necessary materials for each class, you should always have lined loose-leaf paper at the end of your binder.
Your first binder check will take place on: ________________________________ Monday, September 15 th
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Please cut off this bottom of the sheet and keep the rest of the syllabus for your records
Please return this sheet to me after reading through syllabus.
I will meet these expectations and follow these procedures.