• Student Responsibilities

    • Be on time for class.
    • Be seated and ready with all required materials by the start of class.
    • ALWAYS be respectful of others, their property and the classroom.
    • Eating and/or drinking is not permitted during class time.
    • If something is not clear, ask for clarification. Questions are always welcome!
    • Calling out and/or speaking out of turn will not be tolerated. Every student will have a chance to speak.
    • CELLPHONES and other smart devices are not permitted in class.
    • Uniform: Hostos is a uniform school.  We adhere to the District’s Policy and Guidelines for uniform.  Uniform is expected daily.  For questions about uniform, please consult the Yonkers Public Schools Code of Conduct.

     

    Grading System

     

    Performance Level

    Numeric Equivalent

    Description

    4.0

    90-100

    Performing Above Grade Level

    3.0

    80-89

    Performing At Grade Level

    2.0

    65-79

    Performing Below/Approaching Grade Level

    1.0

    64 and Below

    Performing Far Below Grade Level

     

    Assessments and Projects: 25–100 points per assessment/project

    Assessments may be given at any time; they may or may not be announced and will be based on any topic covered in a previous lesson (e.g. vocabulary, grammar, notes, etc.). If a student is absent and misses an assessment, they will be expected to make it up upon their return.  

     

    Class Participation/Classwork: 10–20 points per activity

    There will be writing assignments, oral presentations, and listening and reading comprehension activities that will be completed in class.  Each student is expected to actively participate in all course activities throughout the school year. All students are given the opportunity and are required to ask and answer questions, participate in classroom discussions, and be an active member of the learning community. This means students are also expected to carefully complete all classwork assignments. Failure to do so will be reflected in student’s final quarter grades.

     

    Homework: 5–20 points per assignment

    Homework assignments must be completed by the due date. All written homework must be legible and neat. If a student is absent, it is their responsibility to get all the work from a peer and return it in a timely manner. If there are any questions, please be sure to consult with the teacher.

     

    Extra Credit: Opportunities for extra credit may be offered at the discretion of the teacher.  Extra credit is extra work above and beyond the usual homework, not work used to cover up missing work. 

    Statement for Academic Dishonesty:

    Academic honesty is expected in this class.  Cheating will not be tolerated. Consequences may include:  reduction in grade on assignment, repeat assignment, no grade on assignment or others as deemed appropriate.  Please note, policies regarding academic dishonesty can also be found in the Yonkers Public Schools Code of Conduct.

    If there are any questions, I may be contacted via e-mail or phone. 

    Contact information:

    E-mail: mconti@yonkerspublicschools.org 

    School e-mail is checked Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:35am – 3:15pm. Responses can be expected within a 72-hour window. 

    Hostos Phone: 914-376-8430

    *Appointments can be scheduled by phone or e-mail.