Course Description (English) |
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This course covers a wide range of skills related to the English language. All the Common Core Standards are thoroughly covered. Major units include:
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In addition, students will:
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Course Description (World History)
This course covers the significant events, people, and ideas of world history during the the period known as the Middle Ages. All the California State Standards and the Common Core Standards are thoroughly covered. Major units include:
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In addition, students will:
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Grades
Grades are based on the student's mastery of specific learning objectives. (See "standards based grading"). Objectives are divided into the following categories. Each category is worth 20% of the student's overall grade.
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Homework
- Students can expect about 20 minutes of homework every night (English and History combined).
- Homework assignments are posted on School Loop.
Make-up Work / Late Work
- Make-up work and late work will be accepted until the last week of the grading period.
Materials
Students should bring the following things to class every day:
- Presidio binder with paper and pen.
- Portfolio (a 1" binder with clear sheet protectors).
- Colored pencils.
Rules
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Citizenship
Citizenship grades are a measure of how well the student follows the rules of the classroom. Specifically, a student's citizenship grade is determined by the number of infractions that he or she has accumulated since the beginning of the grading period. (An infraction is a violation of the rules).
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- A "U" for citizenship may affect the student’s ability to participate in certain school activities (dances, sports, field trips, etc.)
- Students can "pay off" infractions by doing after-school detention in my classroom. In other words, students who do detention will have an infraction taken off their record (limit one/day).
- Students who have accumulated 11 or more infractions since the beginning of the grading period will get a call home.
- Students who have accumulated 16 or more infractions since the beginning of the grading period will get a daily call home.
Bathroom Passes
Please respect the following rules regarding Bathroom/Hall Passes:
- "One person at a time." If someone is using the pass, you have to wait until he or she returns.
- "Hand to hand." This means that you take the pass from my hand, and you return it to my hand. Do not leave the pass on the teacher's desk.
Tutoring
I am available for tutoring most days after school. Students are helped on a first-come, first-served basis. If you think you may need individual help completing any assignment, please don't wait until just before the due date!
Contact
Mr. Tefel Hall
Classroom: 124
The best way to contact me is through School Loop.