agosto 04, 2014

Bienvenidos a un nuevo año lectivo 2014-2015

DISCOVERY SCHOOL

August, 2014

SPANISH SOCIAL STUDIES

Dear Parents:

It is a great pleasure to start a new school year 2014-2015, and work together towards the academic and personal achievement of your child (en).
The Grading Policy to be used in 6th to 12th grades, is described as follows:

Homework ………………………………… 30%
Research, worksheets and projects.
Class work…………………………………. 40%  
Presentations, games and activities.
Quizzes....................................................  30%
                                                                 100%  

This is the explanation of the aspects to be evaluated:
Homework: will be an extension of the work the students will do in class and need to master at home. 
Projects and Presentations: will involve any activity the students will need to accomplish a task following the school’s philosophy in a certain period of time (what the teacher considers appropriate) 
Research: will consist on navigating in internet or visiting the library to get the necessary information asked by the teacher of a topic and present it in a written report, a Power Point Presentation or any other source to prove levels of knowledge.
Quizzes: will be applied at the end of each unit to check understanding and feedback will be given by the teacher afterwards.
Class work: will be any activity done in class, in accordance with the school’s philosophy (hands-on methodology)                              
The evaluation does not involve effort, behavior and attendance, since it is merely academic achievement based on Course Standards, however the students may lose the right to present either of the aspects mentioned above with out a valid excuse (medical, personal etc.). 

Late work: It is very important to clarify that each aspect of the grading policy has to be turned in on time, however if the student does not present his/her work on time voluntarily will have consequences in his/ her grades. Homework needs to be turned in the due date before 8:00 AM.

Yours Truly,
           
Mr. Sergio Andino Sierra    
Spanish Social Studies Teacher
Mobile 9996-8565
sandino@discoveryschool.edu.hn
snas2003@hotmail.com
         
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Año lectivo 2014-2015


Estimados Padres de familia:

Bienvenidos a un nuevo año lectivo. A continuación detallo mi perfil  profesional de manera que me conozcan mejor.

Mi nombre es Sergio Noel Andino Sierra soy maestro de educación primaria (Escuela Normal Mixta Tegucigalpa, licenciado en Lenguas Extranjeras (UNAH) y tengo un diplomado en formación pedagógica para educación superior (UPNFM), así  mismo una Maestría en Educación (Estudios Multidisciplinarios) (SUNY, Buffalo USA). He estado en Discovery School por 16 años y este será mi vigésimo cuarto año de trabajar en la enseñanza.

Yo estaré enseñando las clases de Ciencias Sociales en español de secundaria distribuidas de la siguiente manera:

Grado              Sección             Asignatura                             Enfoque de la asignatura
  6                      A y B              Estudios Sociales                     América Latina I
  7                      A y B              Estudios Sociales                     Historia de Honduras  I
  8                      A                    Estudios Sociales                     América Latina II
  9                      A                    Educación Cívica                     Civismo
  10                    A                    Estudios Sociales                      Historia de Honduras  II
  11                    A                    Estudios Sociales                      Desarrollo Socio Económico 
  12                    A                    Estudios Sociales                      Historia de las  Culturas

El material que utilizaremos consistirá en un cuaderno de espiral con rayas y un folder plástico en el que guardarán los trabajos que realizaremos, asimismo lápices, colores y marcadores.

Atentamente,

Mr. Sergio Andino Sierra    
Spanish Social Studies Teacher
Mobile 9996-8565
sandino@discoveryschool.edu.hn
snas2003@hotmail.com

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 Important Dates Coming Up:        

AUGUST-2014
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Open House
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First day of school
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mayo 26, 2014

Last week of school !!!!!

Semana del 26 al 30 de mayo de 2014

Sexto Grado: Latino América I
Content:                 Independence leaders of the Latin american countries
Standard : (Writing) Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization and style are appropriate to task, purpose and audience.
                        
Séptimo grado: Historia de Honduras I
Content:            Political division of Honduras (history)
Standard : (Reading and Research) Students will identify relevant and reliable sources for exploring the history of Honduras, assessing how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.

 We will have our last class meeting with the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th. grades either Monday or Tuesday where they will turn in their last assignment, since they will be doing the semester exams.
                                           INFORMATION FOR THIS WEEK  
SECONDARY SEMESTER EXAMS - Semester exams are coming up. High School teachers please take note, the schedule is the following:
Wednesday, May 28
Thursday, May 29
Friday, May 30
8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Math
English
Science
BREAK
BREAK
BREAK
10:30 – 12:30 m
Social Studies
Spanish


 DONATIONS - Moving?  Cleaning out?  Community Service Club is collecting used toys in good condition to take with them on their monthly visits to Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos orphange.  Toys can be dropped off in Mrs. Agurcia's room (Rm. 7, Secondary Building).
REPORT CARDS – To facilitate things for our parents, especially those who will be traveling or moving away, the administration has decided to issue the end of the year report cards and MAP reports on Friday, June 6 instead of Friday, June 13 as stated in the calendar. Parents will come to the school to pick up these documents.
SCHOOL FACEBOOK PAGE – Please check out our school Facebook page for news, pictures and tips that are helpful for both teachers and students. Look for Discovery School, Tegucigalpa, Honduras or follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverySchoolHNDon’t forget to click “Like” for our page to receive the latest updates and posts.
DOG SITTER NEEDED – Ms Diane is looking for someone to care for her 1 1/2 year old German shepherd mix dog from June 10-July 17. She is medium-sized.   Must be a dog lover and have no male dogs (the dog has not been spayed yet.)  A securely gated yard is a must.  She is an indoor dog.  Ms Diane will provide food treats and money for any vet emergency that may arise. Bella does well with adults and teenage children.  Please contact Diane Howard-Coventry in the 4th grade.
SCHOOL CHOIR TO NEW YORK CITY – Our school’s Choir participation has been published in the DCINY official page. Please check it out at  http://www.dciny.org/current-season/sunday-june-22-2014.html share this with your family and friends.
DISCOVERY ZONE – Our Summer camp is back! Join us and allow your children to have a fun-filled three weeks at the beginning of their summer. Spread the word among family and friends and get special discounts!
 Important Dates Coming Up:        
Wednesday, May 28            DPTO Luncheon for Teachers
Elementary Soccer Tournament Finals
Friday, May 30                      Awards Assembly 10:30 a.m.
Last Day of School for Students
                                                Early Dismissal (AM Schedule) – 11:45 for students; 12:30 for teachers 

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Elementary Soccer Game @ lunch
27
After-School Activities
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Elementary Soccer Game @ lunch
After-School Activities (final session)
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30
Last Day of School for the Students
Awards Assembly
No After-School Activities
31
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2
Teacher Work Day
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Teacher Work Day
Narratives and Grades Due on the Sever 3:30 p.m.
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Teacher Work Day
Curriculum Maps and  Lesson Plans due on the server
Ministerio Grades Due 3:30 p.m.
5
Teacher Work Day
6
GRADUATION DAY
Last Day for Teachers
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DISCOVERY SCHOOL
MAP Testing Schedule SPRING  2014
May 12 – May 29, 2014
Monday, May 26
Tuesday, May 27
Wednesday,  May 28
Thursday, May 29
Friday, May 30
8:30 – 9:45 
2nd Grade A
8:30 – 9:45 
2nd  Grade A
8:30 – 9:45  
4th Grade A
8:30 – 9:45  
6th Grade B
10:05 – 11:20 
3rd Grade B
10:05 – 11:20 
2nd  Grade B
10:05 – 11:20
4th Grade B
10:05 – 11:20
7th Grade
11:40 – 12:55
3rd Grade A
11:40 – 12:55
3rd Grade A
11:40 – 12:55
5th Grade A & B
11:40 – 12:55
1:15 – 2:30 
1st Grade
1:15 – 2:30 
3rd Grade B
1:15 – 2:30 
6th Grade A
1:15 – 2:30 
Make Up Tests
Subject tested:      Math         Reading       Language Usage           
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mayo 19, 2014

2 more weeks !!!

Semana del 19 al 23 de mayo de 2014

Sexto Grado: Latino América I
Content:                 Independence leaders of the Latin american countries
Standard : (Writing) Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization and style are appropriate to task, purpose and audience.
                        
Séptimo grado: Historia de Honduras I
Content:            Political division of Honduras (history)
Standard : (Reading and Research) Students will identify relevant and reliable sources for exploring the history of Honduras, assessing how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.

Octavo grado: Latino América II
Content:             Latin American countries 
Standard :    (Writing) Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization and style are appropriate to task, purpose and audience.
Noveno grado: Civismo
Content:          Children protection laws
Standard :      Students will evaluate how Honduran democracy embodies the values, purposes, and principles of the Constitution.

Décimo grado: Historia de Honduras II
Content:             Honduras facts (Cartoons analysis)
Standard :          (Reading and Research) Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned                              judgment in a text

Undécimo grado:Desarrollo Socio-económico
Content:            Labor laws
Standard :         How have the Honduran Labor Laws affected the economy?     

Duodécimo grado: Historia de las Culturas
Content:                The Koran 
Standard :         Students will draw evidence from literary or informational 
                        texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.                 


                                           INFORMATION FOR THIS WEEK  

DONATIONS - Moving?  Cleaning out?  Community Service Club is collecting used toys in good condition to take with them on their monthly visits to Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos orphanage.  Toys can be dropped off in Mrs. Agurcia's room (Rm. 7, Secondary Building)
EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY LUNCHEON – The Cafeteria will be hosting a luncheon for parents and students this Friday, May 23. The ordering slips were sent home last week! Let’s support our school cafeteria by ordering lunch and having parents come and eat with their child(ren). Please send the orders in as soon as possible!
END OF THE YEAR REPORT CARDS AND MAP REPORTS – We would like all our parents to know that the end of the year Report Cards and final MAP reports will be distributed on Friday, June 13_ as stated in our school calendar.
DISCOVERY ZONE – Our Summer camp is back! Join us and allow your children to have a fun-filled three weeks at the beginning of their summer. Spread the word among family and friends and get special discounts!            
                                               
Important Dates Coming Up:        
May 12 to May 28                             Elementary Soccer Tournament during Lunch Recess
Monday, May 19                               Elementary Science Orders due
Friday, May 23                                  Early Childhood and Elementary Luncheon 12:25 p. m.

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Elementary Soccer Game @ lunch
Elementary Science Orders due
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After-School Activities
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Elementary Soccer Game @ lunch
After-School Activities
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Early Childhood and Elementary Cafeteria Luncheon 12:25 p.m
Elementary Soccer Game @ lunch
After-School Activities
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Elementary Soccer Game @ lunch
27
After-School Activities
28
Elementary Soccer Game @ lunch
After-School Activities
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30
Last Day of School for the Students
Honors Assembly
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2
Teacher Work Day
3
Teacher Work Day
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Teacher Work Day
Curriculum Maps and  Lesson Plans due on the server
5
Teacher Work Day
6
GRADUATION DAY
Last Day for Teachers
7
DISCOVERY SCHOOL
MAP Testing Schedule SPRING  2014
May 12 – May 29, 2014
Monday, May 12
Tuesday,  May 13
Wednesday, May 14
Thursday, May 15
Friday,  May 16
8:30 – 9:45    
Kinder A
8:30 – 9:45  
2nd Grade B           
 8:30 – 9:45
6th Grade A            
8:30 – 9:45
7th Grade
8:30 – 9:45
10th Grade B
10:05 – 11:20 
Kinder B
10:05 – 11:20 
3rd Grade A
10:05 – 11:20
5th Grade A & B                                         
10:05 – 11:20
8th Grade
10:05 – 11:20
9th Grade
11:40 – 12:55  
1st Grade 
11:40 – 12:55  
3rd Grade B
11:40 – 12:55  
4th Grade B              
 11:40 – 12:55
Kinder A
 11:40 – 12:55
Kinder B
1:15 – 2:30  
2nd Grade A
   1:15 – 2:30  
4th Grade A
1:15 – 2:30
6th Grade B                    
 1:15 – 2:30
10th Grade A                    
 1:15 – 2:30
1st Grade
Monday, May 19
Tuesday, May 20
Wednesday,  May 21
Thursday,  May 22
Friday, May 23
8:30 – 9:45  
8th Grade
8:30 – 9:45  
10th Grade A
8:30 – 9:45  
6th Grade B                       
8:30 – 9:45  
10th Grade A
8:30 – 9:45  
4th Grade A                      
10:05 – 11:20  
Kinder A
10:05 – 11:20  
9th Grade
10:05 – 11:20  
6th Grade A
10:05 – 11:20
10th Grade B
10:05 – 11:20  
Kinder B
11:40 – 12:55  
Kinder B
11:40 – 12:55  
1st Grade
11:40 – 12:55  
5th Grade A & B
1:15 – 2:30 
2nd Grade B
11:40 – 12:55
Kinder A
1:15 – 2:30  
10th Grade B
1:15 – 2:30 
7th Grade
1:15 – 2:30 
4th Grade B               
1:15 – 2:30 
8th Grade
11:40 – 12:55
9th Grade  
Monday, May 26
Tuesday, May 27
Wednesday,  May 28
Thursday, May 29
Friday, May 30
8:30 – 9:45 
2nd Grade A
8:30 – 9:45 
2nd  Grade A
8:30 – 9:45  
4th Grade A
8:30 – 9:45  
6th Grade B
10:05 – 11:20 
3rd Grade B
10:05 – 11:20 
2nd  Grade B
10:05 – 11:20
4th Grade B
10:05 – 11:20
7th Grade
11:40 – 12:55
3rd Grade A
11:40 – 12:55
3rd Grade A
11:40 – 12:55
5th Grade A & B
11:40 – 12:55
1:15 – 2:30 
1st Grade
1:15 – 2:30 
3rd Grade B
1:15 – 2:30 
6th Grade A
1:15 – 2:30 
Make Up Tests
Subject tested:      Math           Reading                Language Usage           
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