FLORAL PARK MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
GRADE EXPECTATIONS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM
11TH GRADE: 2015-2016
Student’s Name _____________________________________________________
English Teacher: D. Hayden
Social Studies Teacher: N. Simone
United States History
English Language and Composition
Best Time To Call
Office Phone
Number
488-9331
488-9323
nsimone@sewanhaka.k12.ny.us
dhayden@sewanhaka.k12.ny.us
Teacher’s
Productivity Period
Email Address
Textbook
School Website
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America’s History
United States History:
Preparing for the Advanced
Placement Examination
(purchased by each student
during the first month of
school)
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The Language of Composition
Vocabulary workbook
(purchased by each student by
the second week of school)
Supplementary novels
Cliff’s AP English Language
and Composition Review Book
(purchased by each student in
March)
www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us – All assignments and important
announcements will be posted on the teacher’s website. After reaching
the Floral Park Memorial High School homepage, click on departments,
English or Social Studies, and then Ms. D. Hayden or Mr. N. Simone to
reach the teacher’s website.
REPORT CARD GRADE POLICY GUIDELINES:
Tests/Quizzes – 45%
Essays/Projects – 45%
Participation – 10%
Throughout the marking period, seminars will take place in English and social studies. In order
to receive the full ten points for participation, students must contribute during each discussion.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS:
1. Each student must have a loose-leaf binder with subject dividers and loose leaf paper.
2. It is assumed that students at this level will participate in class and complete all
homework assignments.
3. All students will take the Advanced Placement Examinations (United States History and
English Language and Composition) in May. Students in social studies AND English
will also take the New York State Regents Examination in June.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Each student is responsible for attending class daily unless excused by the health or
attendance offices.
2. Students should be punctual to class daily, and prepared with a pen, pencil, notebook and
textbook as stipulated by the teacher.
3. Extra help is available. Students should speak to the teacher to set up an appointment.
4. Students should display behaviors in class that are respectful of the teacher and other
students, and accept consequences which will ensue if these responsibilities are not met.
IMPORTANT POLICIES:
1. Work missed due to absence must be made up. It is the responsibility of each student
to obtain and complete all missed class work, homework, assignments, quizzes and tests,
and to see that they are completed in a timely manner as per board policy. Failure to
complete assignments will result in a grade of 0.
2. Students may not do other work during class. Material will be confiscated and returned
at the teacher’s discretion.
3. ANY WORK THAT HAS BEEN PLAGIARIZED WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF 0.
I have read the above Grade Expectation Policy and understand what I must do to be successful
in these Advanced Placement courses.
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Student’s Signature
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Parent’s Signature