English 10-2 Ms. von Buchler

One of the main things that students should learn in high school is responsibility. It is imperative for students to learn time management and develop their own system of organization. While accepting homework late might seem like a nice thing to do, in the long run the student has learned no personal responsibility or discipline.

Therefore,

late assignments (unless student was absent) will not be accepted.

Students are expected to bring all required materials to class. This includes paper, pencil/pen, writing reflections notebook, and textbook/novel. Students have two warnings. The third time students come without materials they will receive a referral for "lack of class materials."

To succeed in this class, you must be willing to put forth the effort.

You will not pass this class if you do not do homework!

The Rule in this Room:

Respect yourself and other people. No insults based on ethnic background, skin color, gender, sexual preference, or religion will be tolerated. We all have the right to our human dignity and self-respect.

Attendance:

COME TO CLASS! BE ON TIME! Copying someone else’s notes is nothing like hearing it in person. You have (in most cases) three days to make up what you missed. This is your responsibility. I cannot remember everyone’s missing assignments and won’t remind you to check on make up work. If you aren’t sure what you missed, ask right away! Don’t wait until the end of the grading period. It will be too late.

Class assignments are online at

http://www.south.mccsc.edu/~evonbuch/evonbuch.htm

I do not give make up quizzes or vocabulary tests. At least one vocab test and one quiz will be dropped each grading period. If you have missed more than one test, it is your responsibility to ask about arranging a special make up of the test.

Supplies needed every day—

• • loose leaf paper
  • pen or pencil (blue or black only)
  • textbook
  • folder for this class only (preferably a binder)
  • notebook (for writing reflections)

Grading:

Points will accumulate throughout the trimester. The trimester grade will be based on the your earned percentage of the total points possible plus a final examination, which is worth 15 percent of the total.

Grading Scale:

I do not give big extra credit assignments. Do not depend on extra credit to raise your grade. You need to work hard throughout the grading period.

Units of Study:

• • Novel—Stotan

• • Drama—Julius Caesar
  • Classic Literature—Fahrenheit 451
  • Research Paper
  • Vocabulary—Weekly vocab will be assigned. Words will be drawn from the literature as well as from vocabulary building exercises. Tests will occur primarily on Wednesdays. The definitions of the vocabulary words are due the Friday before the test.
  • Grammar and Mechanics—integrated throughout the trimester
  • Writing—journals, essays, letters, papers, etc.

Cheating:

Students caught cheating on ANY work will receive a ZERO for that assignment and will have no opportunity to make up the work. Sharing homework assignments and tests questions with students who have not taken the test yet are both considered cheating. Parents/Guardians will be notified.

Parents/Guardians:

Please read this paper with your child. If you would like me to contact you periodically through email with updates and general information, please provide your email address.

Ms. von Buchler
evonbuch@mccsc.edu
330-7714 ext. 1068