Dear Parents and Students,
WELCOME to Discovery School!
Thank you for your confidence in trusting the teaching of your children in our hands.
The syllabus below is designed to give you a brief overview on different components of the Language Arts class. The goal is for each student to obtain mastery of each and every content standard for students in Language Arts for grade 12:
- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking, resolving issues of complex content or wording consulting references as needed.
- Demonstrate command of standard English grammar:
- Capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing
- Observing hyphenation and apostrophes usage.
- Apply knowledge of the language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening:
- Apply an understanding of syntax to the study of complex texts when reading.
- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 11-12 reading and content:
- Using context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
- Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech.
- Consult general or specific material, both print or digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, its part of speech, its etymology, or its standard usage.
- Demonstrate an understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings:
- Interpret figures of speech (e.g., metaphor, simile, hyperbole, paradox) in context and analyze their role in context.
- Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with a similar definition.
- Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level.
Class dynamics will include research, projects, oral presentations, reading of assigned material, class work, and oral or written tests. Neatness and order will be expected at all times.
ASSIGNMENTS
It is the responsibility of the student to replenish all the work that has been assigned in his absence and to deliver them in the stipulated time, except for the following reasons:
- If a student misses one or two days, he/she must submit a written excuse at home to replenish the work that he was unable to do.
- If a student is absent three days or more, he/she must submit a medical excuse to replenish the work that he could not do.
- If the student presents the appropriate excuse, he will have one day for each day lost to replenish the work he was unable to do.
- If the student does not present his / her work in the stipulated time, it will not receive a grade.
- If your absence is planned in advance, the assignments that must be submitted for the day of departure must be submitted earlier.
CLASS RULES
- Attend class every day. Absences must be justified and documented.
- Students must come prepared to class, this includes bringing all necessary materials.
- All assignments must be submitted by the date indicated.
- Students must show respect and consideration to others at all times.
MATERIALS
- Notebook
- Pencil & eraser
- Pens
* Colors and markers
If you have any questions or comments, do not hesitate to contact us.
Gloria Palacios
Secondary Assistant Principal
gpalacios@discoveryschool.edu.hn
(504) 2221-7790 ext 148
(504) 9561-1434
Pia Girbal
*Substitute Teacher
MS/HS ELA
pgirbal@discoveryschool.edu.hn
Discovery School Grade 12 