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

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

About the Learning Center Edita Jerkovic, Resource Specialist Teacher Teacher Contact Information Email address: exj9823@lausd.net Special Ed. Office 310-241-5809 School Contact Information Website: www.sanpedrohs.org Main Office: 310-241-5800

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

Grading Criteria 100-90% 89-80% 79-70% 69-60% 59% and below To check student grades, go to: www.schoology.com Ask me how it works! 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

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.

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. .

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.

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

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.

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.

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 Contact me at exj9823@lausd.net