FLORAL PARK MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

GRADE EXPECTATIONS

ADVANCED PLACEMENT INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM

11TH GRADE: 2014-2015

Student’s Name ______

English Teacher: D. Hayden Social Studies Teacher: N. Simone

United States History / English Language and Composition
Best Time To Call
Office Phone Number / 488-9331 / 488-9323
Teacher’s Productivity Period
Email Address / /
Textbook / ·  The American Pageant
·  United States History: Preparing for the Advanced Placement Examination (purchased by each student during the first month of school) / ·  The Language of Composition
·  Vocabulary workbook (purchased by each student by the second week of school)
·  Supplementary novels
·  Cliff’s AP English Language and Composition Review Book (purchased by each student in March)
School Website / www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us – All assignments and important announcements will be posted on the teacher’s website. After reaching the Floral Park Memorial High School homepage, click on departments, English or Social Studies, and then Ms. D. Hayden or Mr. N. Simone to reach the teacher’s website.

REPORT CARD GRADE POLICY GUIDELINES:

Tests/Quizzes – 50%

Essays/Projects – 50%

REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS:

1.  Each student must have a loose-leaf binder with subject dividers and loose leaf paper.

2.  It is assumed that students at this level will participate in class and complete all homework assignments.

3.  All students will take the Advanced Placement Examinations (United States History and English Language and Composition) in May. Students in social studies will also take the New York State Regents Examination in June.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  Each student is responsible for attending class daily unless excused by the health or attendance offices.

2.  Students should be punctual to class daily, and prepared with a pen, pencil, notebook and textbook as stipulated by the teacher.

3.  Extra help is available. Students should speak to the teacher to set up an appointment.

4.  Students should display behaviors in class that are respectful of the teacher and other students, and accept consequences which will ensue if these responsibilities are not met.

IMPORTANT POLICIES:

1.  Work missed due to absence must be made up. It is the responsibility of each student to obtain and complete all missed class work, homework, assignments, quizzes and tests, and to see that they are completed in a timely manner as per board policy. Failure to complete assignments will result in a grade of 0.

2.  Students may not do other work during class. Material will be confiscated and returned at the teacher’s discretion.

3.  ANY WORK THAT HAS BEEN PLAGIARIZED WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF 0.

I have read the above Grade Expectation Policy and understand what I must do to be successful in these Advanced Placement courses.

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Student’s Signature Parent’s Signature