San Pedro High School Back - to – School Night Welcome to Room 222

Mrs. Paola Tavarelli Contact info: paola.tavarelli@lausd.net School website: sanpedrohs.org My school home page: https://www.sanpedrohs.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?type=u&uREC_ID=977843 Check your child’s grades at: schoology.com

Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Global Economy. Business Academy Focus on careers in business operations, business administration, marketing and sales, financial planning, investing, banking, and real estate services. Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Global Economy. Possible Electives: Introduction to Business, Accounting, Computer Principles, Psychology, and Business Law

Subjects/Grade levels ITALIAN 1 – 9TH grade, year long course, required for graduation ITALIAN 2 – 10TH grade, year long course, required for graduation ITALIAN 3 / AP Italian – 11th/12th grades, year-long elective course, college credit with passing score on exam

Syllabus All students have been given a syllabus which includes course description, grading policy and contract, to be signed by parent/guardian. Detailed syllabi are also posted on-line at www. sanpedrohs.org

Classroom Expectations All students are required to uphold LAUSD and SPHS policies of proper dress and behavior. Students will be given a copy of the SPHS Honor Code and Attendance Policy, and will be expected to adhere to these guidelines. In addition, punctuality, preparation, courtesy and respect will of course be expected, and will affect work habits and cooperation grades.

Attendance Policy & Class Participation Students will be held accountable to the SPHS attendance policy, and will also be expected to arrive on time to class each day. Class attendance is very important, not only for class notes taken for test preparation, but also because active participation is an important step in the learning process. Participation activities will occur several times a week, for which attendance is mandatory, and may not be made up.

TEXT/MATERIALS: Students have been assigned a textbook which they may take home for homework. A class set of texts is available for use in the room. Required materials: 3-ring binder, organized and in class every day. Daily planning calendar Paper, pens, pencils, highlighter, and any assigned work.

Classroom Instruction Various teaching methods will be employed, including lecture on grammar, lessons in the kitchen, listening to Italian songs, watching clips from age appropriate Italian movies. Projects and group presentations will be encouraged to actively engage students in the learning process.

Grading Criteria Tests and quizzes will comprise 25% of the student’s grade. Homework and class work will comprise 25%, projects and presentations 25% and participation in class will make up the other 25%. Students are encouraged to speak as much as possible in Italian in all classes. The AP class will be conducted completely in Italian. Test grades and final grades will be figured based on points, on the standard grading scale, below: A 100-90% B 89-80% C 79-70% D 69-60% F 59-00%

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