Vista Murrieta High School
Mr. Ramer-W121
2012-2013 School Year
Welcome to the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) class. In order to help you develop the
necessary skills to pass the CAHSEE, students in this course will focus on writing, vocabulary, usage,
grammar, listening, reading, analyzing and thinking. Students will also complete CAHSEE test prep on a
regular basis, in preparation for the California High School Exit Exam.
Student assessment and progress will be measured in terms of tests, quizzes, essays, journals, class work,
presentations and homework.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS AND PROCEDURES
You are now juniors and seniors in high school. As young adults, you are well aware of what is appropriate
and acceptable behavior. Please adhere to the following guidelines as you enter room W121:
a.
Be in your seat and ready to learn when the tardy bell rings.
b.
Arrive to class on time, prepared with a good attitude, required materials and completed homework.
c.
Deposit drinks (except water), gum, candy and food in a trashcan before entering the class.
d.
Remove your hat once you’re in the classroom.
e.
Turn off your cell phone, IPod, Walkman, etc. These items are not to be used during class. Per
school policy, these items will be taken away and turned into the security office.
STUDENT MATERIALS
Please come to class prepared on a daily basis. The following items are suggested to help you organize
your assignments and notes and to help your participation in class:
a.
b.
c.
a three-ring folder with lined paper, divided into six sections
blue or black ballpoint pens
one or two highlighter pens
STUDENT NOTEBOOK
You may want to have a separate notebook for your American Themes in Literature class. The notebook
can be divided into the following sections:
a.
b.
c.
Blank Paper
WOTD
Notes
d.
e.
f.
Handouts
Class Work
Returned Work
A key to success at the high school level is organization!
LATE WORK
Late work is NOT accepted. It is your responsibility to complete your assignments and to turn them in on
time. If you are absent, you must turn your work in on your first day back to class. Your absence must be
EXCUSED by the time your return to class. Parents/guardians should call an attendance clerk to clear your
absence by your first day back to class.
If the absence is unexcused, the assignment will not be accepted. Unexcused absences will result in zero
points for any missed assignments, activities, quizzes, presentations and projects.
Students who are suspended or truant from class will receive a “0” for all missed assignments.
STUDY BUDDY
Write the names and telephone numbers of two students sitting next to you. If you are absent, you can find
out what your missed. When you’re absent, you fall behind. As young adults, you are responsible to keep
up with the work. Again, organization is the key.
______________________________
name
________________________________
phone number
______________________________
name
________________________________
phone number
GRADING SYSTEM
Your grade is a direct reflection of how responsible and capable you are as a student. All assignments will
be given a point value. Your earned points will be divided by the total points possible to figure your grade
average.
A
B
C
100%-90%
89%-80%
79%-70%
D
F
69%-60%
59% and below
HOW TO CONTACT ME
I have fourth period prep. Please call 951-894-5750, ext. 6571, or e-mail me at
jbramer@murrieta.k12.ca.us. I check my e-mail periodically throughout the day and will respond to your
request for your student’s progress as soon as I can. Parent involvement is a key to student success.
CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM (CAHSEE)
The first administration of the English Language Arts portion of the CAHSEE for high school juniors and
seniors will be the first week of November, 2011.
CONTACTING PARENTS
On occasion, I may need to get in touch with you, regarding your child’s progress. Please complete the
following information. Thank you.
mom/guardian:
dad/guardian:
parent/guardian name(s)
________________________
_______________________
home phone number(s)
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_______________________
work phone number(s)
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_______________________
e-mail address(es)
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_______________________
cellular phone number(s) ________________________
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STUDENT INFORMATION
Please complete the following information.
name_______________________________________________ ( last name, first name)
Please list your entire schedule. Include the course titles and teachers’ names.
1_____________________________________
5____________________________________
2_____________________________________
6____________________________________
3_____________________________________
7____________________________________
4_____________________________________
We have read the syllabus and understand the policies, expectations and procedures for the CAHSEE
class.
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parent/guardian name
______________________________________
parent/guardian signature
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student name
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student signature