1. Pirate Health and Fitness
Welcome Parents!
Mrs. Rodriguez
SAS/STEAM
Pirate Health and Fitness
Room B2 1

2. Course Curriculum
This course is designed in alignment with common core standards that regulate the English Language Arts. Assignments will address various aspects of these standards in the areas of reading, writing, grammar/mechanics, comprehension, vocabulary, and oral presentation. 2

3. What can you do? Check agendas
Is your child reading including outside of school assignments?
Check your
Text your child during nutrition or lunch only!!!!!

4. Topics Covered
During the course there will be specific written assessments (essays) focusing on: argument, exposition, rhetorical analysis, and narrative, among others.
Writing is developmental and improves with practice. Students MUST be in class and participate in activities and assignments. 4

5. Quick Facts
The common core prepares students for the rigor of college work.
Prepares students to be critical thinkers and effective communicators.
Shift from literary work to informational texts
70% informational, 30% literature.
Emphasis on writing and using textual evidence to support claims. 5

6. Foundation Standards
2.4 Use specific rhetorical devices to support assertions (e.g., appeal to logic through reasoning; appeal to emotion or ethical belief; relate a personal anecdote, case study, or analogy).
2.5 Use appropriate vocabulary, tone, and style to take into account the nature of the relationship with, and the knowledge and interests of, the recipients. 6

7. About Grades - ALL assignments must be on time. - No late work..
- Quizzes cannot be made-up
- See instructor for missed tests. Make up at an agreed time by instructor.
- Extra credit only if the student has
Completed 70% of assignments. 7

8. Grade Distribution Grade
About Grades
Grade Distribution Grade
100% - 90% = A
89.9% - 80% = B
79.9% - 70% = C
69.9% and below = F 8

9. Grading Breakdown 10%=Homework
20%=Class Participation/Ready to learn points
20%=Class work
50%=Tests/Quizzes and Essays

10. Attendance Policy
- Attending all classes is mandatory, please schedule doctor appointments after 3:15.
- Missing class, will result in a phone call for verification of absence.
- Students must arrive on time to class. 3 or more tardies will result in lunch detention and a parent conference. 10

11. Class Rules *Respect teacher and one another at all times.
- Follow School rules
- No make-up or hair grooming
- No gum, candy, food, or drink is allowed in class.
No hall passes.
No electronics.
- Any inappropriate items (including cell phones or Ipods) items will be taken
away and will be returned at the end of the
semester to the parent or legal guardian. 11

12. Visit Online www.SanPedroHS.org Go to ACADEMICS Select FACULTY
Or me:
–Flagship Campus 12