English 9/10
Syllabus & Learning Contract 2015-2016
Instructor Name: Mr. Javier Flores B.A. English Education
Cindy and Bill Simon Technology Academy High School
Tutoring
 Monday 3:45-5:00pm
Room Number: 211
Email: jflores@laalliance.org
jfloresche@gmail.com
Helpful Websites
 School: www.simontechnology.org
 https://portal.achieve3000.com
1. Welcome!
Welcome! 9th grade English is the first of four English classes needed to receive a high school diploma. You will be
administered a semester long curriculum covering essential elements that will positively impact growth in future English
courses; most importantly, you will learn vital information needed for post secondary education. My objective: to be fully
committed and introduce a curriculum both challenging and insightful to facilitate mastery level growth.
2. Time Commitment:
 5 hrs. Class time
 SSR 50 minutes
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Homework
5. Grading Policy
Your grade will
include a
combination of exit
slips, classwork,
and essays.
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3. Daily Schedule:
 Look at student handbook
or posted schedule
6. Materials
Paper, pencil/pen,
and notebook
4. Expectations:
Be prompt.
Be prepared.
Be respectful.
Be focused.
7. Alliance schools Grading Scale
 A – Advanced – 3.40 to 4.00
 B – Proficient – 2.70 to 3.39
 C – Basic – 2.00 to 2.69
 NP – Below/far below basic – 1.
99 and below
Guidelines and Rules
Students will be held accountable to posted rules/guidelines and policies in student handbook.
Students will follow given instructions to complete the course work in the given timeline.
General school/classroom rules, and expectations will be enforced.
Consequences
-Verbal Praise/redirection
-Call Home (good/bad)
-Possible gift
-Warning
-Seat Change
-Real talk
-Conference with teacher/parent/administrator
-Removal from class/ Referral to Administration
Grade 9 expectations:
 Students will be mandated to write at a writing level that reflects SBAC.
 Student will be mandated to complete four or more types of essays: Informational, argumentative,
compare and contrast, or personal narrative essay.
 Students will be mandated to execute well-thought out essays: thesis/claim statement, topic
sentence, evidence, and multiple sources relevant to the given reading.
 Student will also complete ONE chosen novel per semester.
 Student will adhere to the fundamental expectations of an ELA classroom with college expectancy
requirements: speaking & listening, reading, writing, language, and independence
School Learning Contract
If you’re not being challenged, then what is the point?
How to succeed in Mr. Flores’s class
 Come into class in an orderly fashion (quiet and ready to learn).
 Take out all materials and immediately begin Do-Now!
 All electronic devices must be put away for the entire period.
 During direct instruction your UNDIVIDED attention/ participation is
necessary.
 Remain PRODUCTIVE during independent/collaborative work.
 Become organized and accountable for your effort.
 Understand this is a LEARNING environment.
How to not succeed in Mr. Flores’s class
 By doing the opposite of the above mentioned items.
 Simon Technology students have the right to a safe and orderly
classroom. Every effort will be made to provide an atmosphere that
promotes learning.
By being a responsible citizen in our classroom community, I will:  Respects the rights of others
 Respects the property of others
 Recognize multiple points of views
 Listens to others with respect
 Disagree appropriately
 Accept constructive criticism
 Observe the rules of safety and classroom management
 Maintain a positive self-concept
 If you have a question or problem, please talk to me or write me an
email. I can be flexible if I understand the situation.
 I have read both the learning contract and syllabus. By signing, I
agree to follow listed items.
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(Signature of Student)
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(Signed Name of Parent/Guardian)
Date:
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