Department Contracts

WELCOME TO THE ART DEPARTMENT HERE AT THE HIGH SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND BUSINESS!
Our Arts programs are geared to provide unique experience and skills that students can utilize for employment opportunities. We offer a sequence of courses for Art that includes courses in both fine and commercial arts. These courses all meet the New York City Blueprint Learning Standards. Career Development (Students will be knowledgeable about the world of work, explore career options, and relate personal skills, aptitudes, and abilities to future career decisions.), Integrated Learning (Students will demonstrate how academic knowledge and skills are applied in the workplace and other settings), Universal Foundation Skills (Students will demonstrate mastery of the foundation skills and competencies essential for success in the workplace.), Career Majors (Students who choose a career major will acquire the career-specific technical knowledge/skills necessary to progress toward gainful employment, career advancement, and success in post-secondary programs.

I. POLICIES

 

II. REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS

III. GRADING
Tests and Projects    70%
Class participation    20%
Homework    10%
These rules must be in your notebook at all times!

Our Business program is geared to provide unique experience and skills that students can utilize for employment opportunities. We offer a Career and Technical Educational sequence of courses that culminate with the Virtual Enterprise Program and the NOCTE examination. These courses all meet the Career Development Learning Standards for New York State. Career Development (Students will be knowledgeable about the world of work to explore career options, and relate personal skills, aptitudes, and abilities to future career decisions.), Integrated Learning (Students will demonstrate how academic knowledge and skills are applied in the workplace and other settings), Universal Foundation Skills (Students will demonstrate mastery of the foundation skills and competencies essential for success in the workplace.), Career Majors (Students who choose a career major will acquire the career-specific technical knowledge/skills necessary to progress toward gainful employment, career advancement, and success in post-secondary programs.

I.-      POLICIES:

•    You must arrive to class on time.
•    Sit in your assigned seat
•    Raise your hand when asking or answering a question
•    Respectfully remain silent when the teacher or another classmate is talking
•    NO ONE is to leave the classroom without the HALL PASS (Sign In/Out) 
•    Remain quietly in your seat until you are dismissed
•    Appropriate language only
•    The most important rule: BE POLITE, RESPECT YOURSELF AND ALL PEOPLE

II.-      REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS:

•    You must have a notebook to maintain all your homework and notes together
•    Bring all needed materials to class: pens, pencils, and notebooks
•    When you are absent, YOU MUST be responsible for the class work missed. (Google Classroom)
•    If you are absent the day before a test, make sure you know the material because you will take the scheduled exam on the day you return to school.
•    If you are absent the day of the exam, a SIGNED NOTE will be required to take the exam the first day you come back.

III- GRADING

Tests and quizzes            60%
Class work and participation    30%
Homework            10%

These rules must be in your notebook at all times!

In your English classes you will gain an understanding of and an appreciation for literature. Students will study works from various genres of literature.   Students will critically think about drama, fiction, non-fiction and poetry—through readings, class discussions, special projects and writing. Students will explore themes that are universal to all cultures.  Students will acquire and improve skills in all areas of communication which forms an essential part of education.

I. POLICIES:

•    You must arrive to class on time.
•    Sit in your assigned seat.
•    Begin working on the "DO NOW" or work assigned immediately.
•    Raise your hand when asking or answering a question.
•    Respectfully remain silent when the teacher or another classmate is talking.
•    NO ONE is to leave the classroom without the HALL PASS (Sign In/Out) 
•    Remain quietly in your seat until you are dismissed.
•    Appropriate language only.
•    The most important rule: BE POLITE, RESPECT YOURSELF AND ALL PEOPLE

 

II. REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS:

•    You must have a notebook to maintain all your homework and notes together.  The section of your notebook dedicated to English should be divided into three parts:  Classwork, Homework and Vocabulary.
•    Bring all needed materials to class: pens, pencils, notebooks and technology.  
•    You are required to actively participate in each session. 
•    When you are absent, YOU MUST be responsible for class work missed. 
•    Attendance is requires in both remote and live sessions.  If you are going to be absent, you must notify the teacher.
•    If you are absent the day of the exam, a SIGNED NOTE will be required to take the exam the first day you come back.
•    Participation in class activities is required.

 

III. GRADING

•    Summative Assessments     25%  
This includes exams, projects and essays. 
•    Formative Assessments     25%    
This includes, quizzes, entrance slips, exit slips and do-nows.
•    Homework     25%   
Homework is assigned regularly.  Late homework will be penalized.
•    Class Participation     25%  
This includes your contributions to class discussion, shareouts, class activities and presentations.

 

These rules must be in your English notebook at all times!

It is the goal of the Mathematics Department to equip each student with the skills, knowledge, and understanding of mathematics to succeed in all fields of study at the college level and beyond.  We strive to give all students equal opportunities for success taking into account that every student learns at his own pace. The department will offer courses structured to meet the needs of every student.

 

I. POLICIES:

•    You must arrive to class on time 
•    Sit in your assigned seat designated by your teacher
•    Begin working on the "Problem of the Day" immediately/Do daily attendance activity if applicable.
•    Raise your hand when asking or answering a questions
•    Respectfully remain silent when the teacher or another classmate is talking 
•    NO ONE is to leave the classroom without the HALL PASS (Sign In/Out) 
•    Remain quietly in your seat until you are dismissed
•    Appropriate language only/give each other time to ask questions 
•    The most important rule: BE POLITE, RESPECT YOURSELF AND ALL PEOPLE both in class and online.

 

II. REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS:

•    You must have a notebook to maintain all your homework and notes together
•    Bring all needed materials to class: pens, pencils, and notebooks & TI-84
•    If you are absent the day before a test, make sure you know the material because you will take the scheduled exam on the day you return to school. There will be opportunities to make up the examination and outreach to your parent or guardian will be made regarding the missing examination. Failure to make up the examination after successful outreach to the parent or guardian may result in a failing score for that test grade. Email the teacher if you plan on being absent. 
•    If you are absent the day of the exam, a SIGNED NOTE will be required to take the exam the first day you come back. Email the teacher as well.
•    Use homework format for all math homework. Use the google classroom portal for homework submissions

 

III. GRADING

•    Formative Assessments    60%
•    Class participation    20%
•    Homework    20%

 

These rules must be in your math notebook at all times!

Our Arts programs are geared to provide unique experience and skills that students can utilize for lifelong learning through Music Literacy. We offer a sequence of courses for Music that includes several diverse courses for Theory, Instrumental or Choral Music. These courses all meet the Blueprint Learning Standards for New York State: (Music making) Students synthesize elements of music, notation, and performance practice. Students emerge as artists through performance, improvisation, and composition. Students integrate vocal and instrumental technique, artistry, historical context, and performance practice. Students assume leadership roles specific to performance, ensemble, and classroom. Students create and critique ensemble music-making procedures and behaviors. (Music Literacy) Students develop expertise in music. (Making Connections) Students demonstrate an understanding of correlations to music’s role in society in a variety of contexts. Students demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which musical elements, artistic development, and processes interrelate. Students creatively express their personal connections to a wide variety of musical styles. (Careers and Lifelong Learning) Students demonstrate lifelong music involvement.

I. POLICIES:

•    You must arrive to class on time.
•    Sit in your assigned seat
•    Check Google Classroom if there is work to be made up or needed for the class. 
•    Follow proper procedures for obtaining and using instruments in class. 
•    Raise your hand when asking or answering a question
•    Respectfully remain silent when the teacher or another classmate is talking
•    NO ONE is to leave the classroom without the HALL PASS (Sign In/Out) 
•    Remain quietly in your seat until you are dismissed
•    Appropriate language only
•    The most important rule: BE POLITE, RESPECT YOURSELF AND ALL OTHERS

II. REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS:

•    You must have a notebook to maintain all your homework and notes together
•    Bring all needed materials to class: pens, pencils, and notebooks
•    When you are absent, YOU MUST be responsible for the class work missed. 
•    If you are absent the day before a test, make sure you know the material because you will take the scheduled exam on the day you return to school.
•    If you are absent the day of the exam, a SIGNED NOTE will be required to take the exam the first day you come back.

III. GRADING

Tests and Projects    60%
Class participation    30%
Homework        10%

These rules must be in your notebook at all times!

This is a very important contract between you and your teacher. Please be sure to review this document with your parent and have it signed and return it to your teacher. As this will be your first homework assignment. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to e-mail the Assistant Principal of the department regarding the contract and the department grading policy at [email protected].

 

I. POLICIES: These policies were developed to ensure that you and every other student in the class has an effective learning environment please go over these policies with your parents and ask questions if you do not understand the relevance of them.

•    You must arrive to class on time. Please be sure to enter the classroom – take your seat and look at the do now assignment. Write down any homework that needs to be done and if you were absent ask the teacher for the classwork &/or homework assignments be sure to check Google Classroom. 
•    Sit in your assigned seat- 
•    Begin working on the "Do now or motivational question for the lesson" immediately- Also write down the Aim and HW for the lesson. 
•    Raise your hand when asking or answering a question in a classroom discussion during the mini-lesson, in group work there is the expectation of sharing ideas and questioning each other. There should also be comments and questions to support responses during share-out time. 
•    Respectfully remain silent when the teacher or another classmate is talking
•    NO ONE is to leave the classroom without the HALL PASS (Sign In/Out) 
•    Remain quietly in your seat until you are dismissed
•    Appropriate language only
•    The most important rule: BE POLITE, RESPECT YOURSELF AND ALL PEOPLE

 

II.REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS: To be successful in your class and in life please be prepared to learn something new every day and take ownership of your learning to ultimately be successful and prepare for college. 

•    You must have a notebook to maintain all your homework and notes together-This will prepare you for upcoming assessments and to reference the items discussed or explored in class. 
•    Bring all needed materials to class: pens, pencils, and notebook- As a student these are your tools of the trade. 
•    When you are absent, YOU MUST be responsible for the class work missed. Check Google Classroom if absent and make up the assigned work for the day.  It is important to look upon Pupil Path to see what the assignment for the day, also to follow up with the teacher on any readings or topics to make up including the homework.     Make a planning calendar to know when assignments and assessments are due for the class. Preparation is the key to success. Failure to plan is planning to fail.  
•    If you are absent the day before a test, make sure you know the material because you will take the scheduled exam on the day you return to school.
•    If you are absent the day of the exam, a   SIGNED NOTE will be required to take the exam the first day you come back.- In life and in all careers you must be present to be successful. (95 % or more is the goal)

 

III.    GRADING- Your report card grades will ultimately end up on your transcript. Colleges will be looking at your transcript. Protect your grade- Know where you are and why you are getting the grade you are getting. Use Pupil Path with your parents to see how you are doing in the class. If your grade is not to your expectations find out why it is that grade and ask how it can improve. Most four year colleges are looking for high 80’s and 90’s in course grades and that should be your expectation as well. The grades of 65-75 are not good enough! Colleges look at your grades the same way and it is up to you to make that difference and succeed in getting higher grades. Work with your teacher and plan to get the highest grade possible. (Go to Saturday enrichment and After school tutoring)

•    Tests and quizzes     60%
•    Classwork/ Projects    30%
•    Homework    10%

 

IV.    MIDTERMS FINALS AND REGENTS EXAMINATIONS

Each course will have a mid-term and final examination or exit project. Mid- Terms should count for a double test grade, along with finals. If your course ends in a Regents Examination it will be counted in as a separate marking period into your grade. 
If your grade was below a 65 and you passed the Regents you will have to work with your teacher to do an exit project assignment that meets the criteria of the NYC Academic Policy for you to achieve credit in the course.

 

V. Advanced Placement:

In this Advanced Placement class you will have more reading, assessments and much richer and deep analysis of artifacts. The homework will be more engaging and will be followed up with homework quizzes to assess the reading. The materials in Advanced Placement are far more in depth and cover a larger range of years. It will be extremely important for you to keep up with the readings and the handouts and power points used to further enrich your writing skills. There is an expectation that you will be held accountable to attend at least two practice Advanced Placement Examinations on Saturdays -  One in Late March and One in April. These Practice Examinations are mandatory.  It will count as part of your class participation grade for the 3rd, 4th and 5th marking period grades for this class. Also there will be at least 10 mandatory tutoring sessions prior to the Advanced Placement examination at the end of April and the Beginning of May. These sessions tie to together the knowledge you have learned throughout the school year and will best prepare you for the Advanced Placement Examination in May. This is a college level course with the challenging materials that will prepare you for the Advanced Placement Examination, the Regents and the SAT II. The more you put into the course the more you will get out of it, please be prepared for a rigorous workload and challenge that lies ahead. Good luck!