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

2. Mrs. Paola Tavarelli
Contact info:
School website: sanpedrohs.org
My school home page:
Check your child’s grades at: schoology.com

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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 %
B 89-80%
C 79-70%
D 69-60%
F 59-00%

11. QUESTIONS?? Go Pirates!! WE WELCOME YOU TO ALL OF OUR
BAND, DRAMA, DANCE AND ATHLETIC EVENTS
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QUESTIONS??