1. San Pedro High School
Back - to - School Night
Welcome !

2. Global Environmental SLC
Focus on the study of Corporate and Social Ethics, Global Awareness, Environmental Science, Development of Leadership skills, Social Development, and Advocacy.
GLOBAL TEAM
LEAD TEACHER: MS. FRANCO
COUNSELOR: MS. GRIGSBY
EARTH ALERT

3. About the Learning Center
Edita Jerkovic, Resource Specialist Teacher
Teacher Contact Information
address:
Special Ed. Office
School Contact Information
Website:
Main Office:

4. Subjects & Grade Levels
Developing Reading/Writing Skills
Curriculum
Refer to Syllabus
Materials Needed
Assignments and notes from core classes
Pen/pencil
Notebook or binder
Agenda

5. Grading Criteria 100-90% 89-80% 79-70% 69-60% 59% and below
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Grading Criteria
Grading Scale
100-90%
89-80%
79-70%
69-60%
59% and below
Sample Rubric
Rubric for 7 Habits Poster Project
0-2 Points
3-5 Points
Student’s
Score
Artwork
Does not show effort
Not neat
-Shows creativity and originality
-Neat, attractive
-Good use of color
Slogan
-Not original
-Reflects student may not have read chapter
-Original
-Shows that student read assigned chapter
TOTAL
/10

6. Classroom Expectations
What makes up the grades
Grades will consist of participation points, warm-up exercises, class work, homework assignments, quizzes, binder and organizer checks, and class projects.
Class Rules
Follow all school rules.
Be on time to class and ready to learn when the bell rings.
Listen and be respectful to others that are speaking.
Come prepared with class materials.

7. SPHS Attendance Policy
SAN PEDRO HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE POLICY
A. A maximum of 7 full day absences/28 TOTAL class period absences are allowed during the current school year.
B. At the 8th full day absence and/or 29th class period absence, FOR ANY REASON, the student’s name will appear on the Non-Participation STOP CLEARANCE LIST. .

8. Class Projects Skillbuilding Portfolios
Daily teaching of vocabulary, reading and writing skills.
Skills will be reinforced through practice.
Culminating project to integrate knowledge of reading, writing, study and research skills.
Portfolios
Individual student portfolios are an important part of skill building and charting progress towards IEP goals.

9. Classroom Instruction
The teaching strategies at San Pedro High School promote student understanding and lead to higher levels of thinking (rigor).
Classroom Instruction
Instruction Methods Used
Cooperative Groups
Peer Editing
Outlining & Annotation
Quick Writes & Exit Tickets
Graphic Organizers
Kagan Strategies

10. SPHS Student Dress Code
New Rules for All Students!
SPHS Student Dress Code
ACCEPTABLE HEAD COVERINGS Students may wear San Pedro caps and beanies. Colors must be black, gold, and/or white only. Fashionable head covering (i.e. berets) must be black, gold, and/or white. Head coverings MAY NOT be worn in classrooms or offices.
ACCEPTABLE SHIRTSYoung Women: You may wear Polo Shirts, T-shirts, Blouses (with a full back and NOT sheer), and Tank Tops with straps being 1” or more in width and armholes must end one inch below the armpits. Tummies and cleavage may not be visible! No visible undergarments ever.
Young Men: You may wear Polo Shirts, T-shirts, or Tank Tops (never “wife beaters”). Proper button up shirts are highly recommended.
ACCEPTABLE PANTS, SHORTS, SKIRTS OR DRESSESYoung Women: You may wear shorts, skirts, or dresses that follow this criteria: Place your hands at your sides. If your short, skirt, or dress goes above the ends of your fingers, then it is too short and violates the dress code. The top portion of your dress must follow the “Acceptable Shirts” section of the Dress Code.
Young Men: You may wear shorts or long pants that are neat and appropriate. They must not hang down below your hipbones or show visible undergarments.

11. SPHS Student Dress Code (continued)
ACCEPTABLE FOOTWEAR
Young Women and Men: You may wear close-toed shoes, low-heeled shoes. Flip flops are strictly prohibited for your safety!
ACCEPTABLE USE OF CELL AND AUDIO DEVICES
All Students: Cell phones may be used ONLY during passing periods, nutrition and lunch only. NEVER use these items during class time, whether inside or outside of classroom. Audio/visual devices are not allowed. This includes iPods and cd/mp3 players. Please Note: Cell phones are the responsibility of the student. The school does not take responsibility for stolen items.
LOGOS, SYMBOLS, TATTOOS
All Students: We understand your individual needs to represent your likes and exercise your freedom of expression. That being said, logos and symbols that depict drugs, alcohol, tobacco, weapons, profanity, racism, or sexual suggestions or art are strict violations of the Dress Code. Tattoos that represent gang affiliations must be covered by clothing.

12. Thank you to Parents Thank you for attending back to school night.
It was a pleasure seeing you!
I look forward to working individually with your children this year whether they are new or returning students.
I also look forward to working with you to
continue to support the students’ needs.
Ms. Jerkovic
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