SYLLABUS for Mr. Domecq's LANGUAGE!
Dear Parents/Guardians,
I will like to introduce myself to you and to make you aware of some of the
requirements of this class.
I am a native of New Orleans and “floated” here on the flood waters of
Hurricane Katrina. My home and almost 30-year career in New Orleans
was “blown away” by the hurricane. I was lucky enough to be hired in
February of 2006 at Revere. For those who have welcomed so many of us to
Houston, I truly thank you and I want you to know that I am working very
hard to do the very best I can for your child. I promise to do “whatever it
takes!”
The grading scale that I use in the official Revere Middle School’s scale:
100 - 90 A
89 - 80 B
79 - 75 C
74 - 70 D
69 and below F
Course Description:
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Late and/or Incomplete Assignments:
Incomplete Assignments turned in on time will be given 69% of the highest
grade
Late Incomplete Assignments will be given 60% of the highest grade.
Late Completed Assignments will be given between 65% and 69.5% of the
highest grade.
No assignment will be accepted and/or counted toward a grade after the end
of a marking period.
Hall Pass:
Your child will be held accountable for the use of his or her pass. I would
like them to learn how to manage their own time. I tell them that they do
not have ask permission, however, they should, out of respect, inform me
because I am the teacher and have to sign their agenda. In most cases I will
let them leave immediately unless something very important is being
presented or there is some kind of situation in the halls. I will not issue
any written passes that students request from my class without his or her
agenda, that way you are able to keep track of how many times your child
leaves the room. The agenda must accompany the pass (NOT just the pass
page). Students must have their ID to use the pass and no passes will be
given the first and last twenty minutes of class.
Office Hours:
Mondays, Tuesday, and Friday: 10:30 - 11:20
Wednesday: 11:55 - 12:40
Thursday: NONE
Please call the office (713-917-3500) to make an appointment.
Remember, there are no “stupid” questions - if you have any questions about
what is going on in class please call me at home before 9pm. My home phone
is 832-427-5228. The best way to get in touch, however, is via e-mail.
Through email I can send you copies of notes, tests, etc. My e-mail address
is: ldomecq@houstonisd.org
L. Edward Domecq
Instructor
Language Arts Department
P.S. All incomplete assignments can be completed before or after school with
prior arrangements. I will NOT allow anyone to fail this class because they
did not do the work!
