Pre-AP courses are designed to prepare a student for college level work by their junior year in high school. These classes require a higher level of commitment than core academic classes. The writing and reading requirements will be rigorous. By enrolling in this class, a student pledges, to the best of his/her ability and to the satisfaction of the teacher, to complete the assignments of the course. Since pre-AP courses entail more study, they reward students with more potential grade points. Therfore, our expectations for our students are very high.

Students who are absent must submit their make-up work according to DISD policy. Students who miss class because of a student trip should make up all work before they leave. If this is not possible, they must make prior arrangements and complete the work within two days of returning to class.

Prompt-Be in your assigned seat and working on the Warm Up when the tardy bell rings.
Prepare-Have all necessary school supplies and be ready for all assignments.
Polite- Respect the people, equipment, and furnishings in this classroom. Follow directions the first time they are given.

1. Warning/conference
2. D-hall as defined by the teacher not to exceed one hour given prior notice of phone call to parent. 
3. Parent conference and additional consequences.
4. Referral to Assistant Principal.

The overall theme is "Epiphany" which encompasses the following units of study:
1.  Debunking Myths - archetypes, The House of Scorpions, The Odyssey
2.  Encountering Surprises - short stories
3. Unraveling the Riddle of Poetry
4.  Overcoming Obstacles - The Miracle Worker
5.  Growing Up - Night," I Never Saw Another Butterfly", To Kill a Mockingbird
6.  Encountering Authority - The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream
7.  Analyzing Media - Great Expectations, research

Benchmark = 10%
Daily work = 30%
Major tests = 60%