1. Ms. Suzuki Daniels San Pedro High School
Back to School Night
Welcome to Room 122!

2. Ms. Maya Suzuki Daniels English Teacher ms.suzukiD@gmail.com
(10th, 11th, STEAM)
Find me on Schoology or sanpedrogiftedmagnet.org
Tutoring/Office Hours:
By Appointment
Originally from Montana
B.A. in English, Master’s in Education
This is my 7th year in the classroom
Passionate about reading, camping, and traveling
Had a child (baby boy) in July

3. Curriculum Map SPHS 10th Grade: MyPerspectives STEAM 10th Grade:
Fall: Community, Society, and Civilization
Text 1: I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzi
Text 2: Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario
STEAM 11th Grade:
Fall: Literal and Legal Freedom
Text 1: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs
Text 2: A Place to Stand by Jimmy Santiago Baca

4. Syllabus can always be found on my website:
sanpedrohs.org →
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5. Grading Scale
Grading A
90-100% B
80-89% C
70-79% D
60-69% F
Below 59%
Students complete rigorous self-assessments and peer grading assignments as a regular part of the course.
Each assignment goes into a category based on 5-week grading period.
All grades and assignments can be viewed and accessed on Schoology.
Please feel free to reach out to discuss grades at any time via phone or .
Weights
30%
Exams/Assessments
20%
Quizzes
Journals
Classwork
10%
Homework

6. Classroom Conduct
Use respectful and appropriate language to communicate your needs.
Participate in tasks and activities.
Keep personal electronics silent and out of sight unless permission has been granted, or risk confiscation.
Water only in the classroom.
Take personal responsibility for keeping our space clean and safe for everyone.
Follow SPHS rules and expectations for conduct at all times.

7. Classroom Behavior Interventions
Explicit verbal warning/reminder
“_____________, this is your reminder to please remain quiet while others are reading.”
Private conference with teacher
In the hallway, typically involves verbally reflecting and considering the impact of behavior
Buddy teacher and reflection letter
Parent call home
Students will go across the hall to Mr. Stout (125) to complete a reflection letter in 15 minutes
Office referral
Entered into student record, administrative follow-up

8. Attendance Policy
Students who are absent should always message me to let me know within 24 hours.
All assignments and agendas are posted on Schoology.
Make-up work is due within 48 hours of return (unless there are extenuating circumstances).
Absences cannot exceed 7/year per SPHS/LAUSD policy.

9. Ms. Maya Suzuki Daniels Questions? Comments? Concerns? English Teacher
You are the most important people in your student’s lives. Please always reach out to me to provide feedback, ask questions, or let me know any helpful information about your student and how to best teach them.
Thank you!
English Teacher
(10th, 11th, STEAM)
Find me on Schoology, or via sanpedrogiftedmagnet.org
Tutoring/Office Hours:
By Appointment