ACADEMIR CHARTER SCHOOL MIDDLE

Teacher Name: Mr. Bunch

Teacher Email Address: mbunch@dadeschools.net
Teacher Website: http://matthewbunch.weebly.com/
Class Name: Fundamentals of Telecommunication and Broadcasting
Course Overview
This course is an investigation of the technological and professional standards of
telecommunication, with a particular focus on the delivery of news. Students will be
responsible for producing the school's morning announcements.
Class Expectations
All students are expected to be prepared for class and be ready to participate in class
discussions. They will be expected to remain on task and follow all procedures related to class
activities. They will be expected to respect fellow classmates and the classroom environment.
Parent Teacher Communication
The best way to reach me is via email (mbunch@dadeschools.net) or visiting the schools website, which
has a link to my email. I will post class information, such as homework assignments, test/quiz review,
project/research paper instructions and sometimes review notes. Please check the website for
information on the class and important dates and if you are absent. Should you wish to schedule a
parent/teacher conference, call the office so that they may coordinate a convenient date and time.

Class Materials
Students must have the following items:
Student Agenda
One of the following:
1. A dedicated class notebook and a folder containing looseleaf paper.
OR
2. A dedicated section within a 3 ring binder.
Pen or pencil
Grading Scale/Policy
A = 100 - 90
B = 89 - 80
C = 79 - 70
D = 69 - 60
F = 59 0
I = Incomplete
Z = Did not complete the assignment
X = Excused from assignment

Make-Up/Late Work
Upon returning to school after an absence, a student has the responsibility within the number of days
equal to the length of the absence or suspension to meet with the teacher to develop a plan for making
up missed work, quizzes, and examinations. Late work will be accepted at the discretion of Mr. Bunch,
with the assumption being it will not be accepted.

Grade Breakdown for Class

Tests: 30%
Projects: 20%
Classwork (including participation): 25%
Homework: 25%
Classroom Rules and Procedures
All Students are expected to be respectful, both to the teacher and their fellow
students.
All Students are expected to be prepared with all required supplies during all classes.
All Students are expected to be responsible and accountable for their academic
performance.
All Students are expected to be sitting at their assigned seat.
Cheating will not be tolerated and will result in an immediate F.

Teacher Name: Mr. Bunch_______________ Subject: _Broadcasting___ Period: ____5_____

Parents and students
Please sign and date this page to acknowledge that you have read this information.

Have your student keep the other information and place it in their binders as the first item to
refer to throughout the year.

I will be posting this on our school website as well.

Parent____________________________________________________________Date____________
Student___________________________________________________________Date____________