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10-1 Syllabus Welcome to English 10-1! Course Overview: 10-1 is designed to use overarching questions and different genres of literature to teach you about literary elements and to improve your ability to critically analyze them verbally and visually. To succeed in this class - YOU - must be willing to put for the effort. There will be writing assignments, reading assignments, journaling, papers, essays, and projects. You should expect there to be homework. It is important to be organized and responsible and turn in assignments on time. Although you may work and/or be involved in extra curricular activities your first responsibility needs to be to your schoolwork. I have a website attached to the Bloomington South website. On here are all of the assignments for the week, online grades, and different ways to contact me. If you cannot remember the password, please contact the principal, the counselor, or me. My URL address is: http://www.south.mccsc.edu/~kbanach/R505/mainpage.html(This may change because I’m trying to create a new, improved website. I will update everyone when that happens) Required texts: Literature. Evanston, IL: McDougal-Littell, 2008 Interactive Reader & Writer, Evanston, IL: McDougal-Littell, 2008 "A Lesson before Dying". Gaines, Ernest J. 1994 Units of Study: A Lesson before Dying Textbook o Unit 1: Plot, Setting, and Moodo Unit 2: Character Developmento Unit 3: Narrative Deviceso Unit 4: ThemeiSearch paper Miscellaneous o Vocabularyo GrammarSupplies needed every day: *Loose leaf paper / notebook *Pen (blue or black ink ONLY) or pencil – I will NOT provide writing utensils! *Textbook /book we are currently using You must bring your ENGLISH notebook to class every day along with the particular text we are using. Homework: Students should expect homework daily. Homework must be put in the correct tray in order to receive credit. When students’ work is graded, they are required to place it in a file folder in the file cabinet. It is the student’s responsibility to routinely check their folder and grades. All grades are online and are updated every two to three weeks. Parents and students can access these grades at any time online and if there are any concerns, please contact me as soon as possible. If students fail to keep their assignments in the classroom folder or throw them away, the teacher is not responsible for fixing any situation where the grade is in question. ANY ASSIGNMENT WITHOUT A NAME WILL BE POSTED FOR TWO DAYS. IF IT IS NOT CLAIMED IN THAT TIME, THE ASSIGNMENT WILL THEN BE THROWN AWAY. Attendance: (See your planner for more information) Come to class! Be on time! There are consequences for excessive tardies. *** Excessive tardies can lead to expulsion!! *** Absences: It is the responsibility of the student to obtain and complete all make up work. Assignments missed must be requested on the first school day that follows the absence. Students absent two or more days will be given one day for each day missed to complete the assigned make up work. Work turned in late due to absences will be accepted (given that you followed #1-3), but points may be deducted for the tardiness of the work. The option to make up work missed does not apply for cases of habitual truancy or continued excessive absences of any kind. If the student has been determined to be a habitual truant, or if the student has excessive absences to the extent that a physician’s statement of incapacity is required, the student may not be allowed to make up the work that was missed. These guidelines do not apply to work done in advance of a prearranged absence. Passes: Students are given a Student Handbook at the beginning of the school year. Located at the back of the handbook are 2 pages of hall passes. The student must have their Student Handbook in order to go to the restroom, locker, office, etc. during class time. Only for extreme cases will a student be allowed to leave class without their handbook (i.e. medical emergency). If a student comes late to class without a pass from another teacher, the student will be counted as tardy. If the handbook is lost/stolen, please contact a guidance counselor or a vice-principal to obtain a new one. Make-Up Work: (You can find assignments and homework downloads on my website.) Make-up vocabulary quizzes need to be taken the following Monday. It is your responsibility to tell the teacher that you need to make up a quiz. All work will be in the make-up folders in the classroom. You need to schedule any make-up tests with the teacher the day you return to class. Please ask the teacher if you have questions about the make-up work. Grading: Points will be accumulated through the two grading periods and a final exam. The trimester grade will be based on your points for each grading period (worth 75%) plus the final examination, which is worth 25% of the total. Grading Scale: Follows BHSS grading scale. Expectations in my classroom: Respect yourself and others. No insults - PERIOD. Any insults (especially those based on ethnic background, skin color, gender, sexual preference, or religion) will be dealt with swiftly and seriously. We all have the right to our human dignity and self-respect. Please sleep at night and not in my class. The students are required to be in class when the bell rings. Any attempts to enter the class after the bell results in a tardy or an unexcused absence (See BHSS tardy policy). Bringing the correct materials to class every day is vital. Society says that you are responsible enough to operate a vehicle, so you should also be able to remember a pencil and your book. I will not provide you with any writing utensils. No book bags in class. If you bring a bag to class, you will need to put it in the hallway where someone from the main office will pick it up. No food or drinks in the classroom (with the exception of water). No electronic devices in my class (e.g. cell phones, MP3 players, PSPs, etc.). If your cell phone, MP3 player, etc. is a disruption to me or my class, it will go to the main office. Cheating is unacceptable – this includes, but is not limited to copying, plagiarism, sharing answers, and other forms that are outlined on the plagiarism policy. Students caught cheating on ANY work will receive a ZERO for that assignment and will have no opportunity to make up the work. Parents/Guardians will be notified and the incident will be documented with your principal, counselor, and the English Department. Absolutely no hoods or hats may be worn in class.
For any questions regarding BHSS disciplinary procedures, please consult the Student Handbook. Please fill out the form below and return to Mrs. Banach by Friday, August 22, 2008 – it’s worth 5 bonus points! Disciplinary Release Form By signing this form, I hereby state that I have read the policies listed above and understand the terms that they discuss regarding classroom procedures, disciplinary actions, absences from school, and the grading scale. Student’s Name: _____________________________________________ Student’s Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _________________ Parent/Guardian’s Name: _______________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _________________ BHSS Text Book Policy In order to keep students accountable for textbook returns at the end of the semester, each student will be held financially responsible for the books he/she is given. If a book is lost or severely damaged due to improper use by the student, he/she must pay the appropriate dollar amount before the school will release their final grades. Student’s Name: _____________________________________________ Student’s Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _________________ Parent/Guardian’s Name: _______________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _________________ English 12-1 Syllabus Mrs. Banach kbanach@mccsc.edu 330-7714 ext. 51096 Course Overview: Welcome to 12-1! This course aims to develop your ability to comfortably communicate in front of, and with, others. The foundation for this course is public speaking, and thus speeches will comprise the majority of our work and your grade. Basic language arts skills will still be emphasized; particularly vocabulary development - application of grammar/ mechanics/ usage/ spelling skills within the writing component; and library research skills. This course will require research and writing and is strongly recommended for those bound either for the world of college or work. We will utilize the Toastmasters Guide to Competent Communication for our ten major speech assignments. Required Texts: Speech: Communication Matters (Glencoe) Required Materials: writing utensil (I will not provide writing utensils!), notebook, and textbook Assessment: Points will run cumulatively throughout the trimester. The trimester grade will be based on how many points you have earned out of approximately 1025 points. There is a comprehensive final speech in this course that will be worth 20% of your final grade. Grading Scale: As described above, our class will be based on a Total Points System including: in-class "quick write" assignments and notes, homework assignments including written outlines, homework, worksheets, vocabulary quizzes, oral presentations, peer evaluation, and library research. Our class will follow a modified form of the BHSS grading scale: A+ 100-97 4.0 A 96-93 4.0 A- 92-90 3.7 B+ 89-87 3.3 B 86-83 3.0 B- 82-80 2.7 C+ 79-77 2.3 C 76-73 2.0 C- 72-70 1.7 D+ 69-67 1.3 D 63-66 1.0 D- 55-60 0.7 F 54-0 0.0 12-1 Speech Schedule Speeches are listed in order of major speech assignments.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE TEN SPEECHES YOU WILL GIVE IN THIS COURSE! Speeches Speeches are due ON THE ASSIGNED DATE. Even if you are not here, you need to get your speech to me on the scheduled date. If you are not here or not prepared on that day, even in the case of an excused absence, your grade automatically drops 10%. This means that if you are not here to give your speech on the day you sign up, you cannot get higher than an A- for that speech. Each day it is late thereafter, I will deduct 10%. After one week, you will receive no higher than 50% credit. This applies even in the case of an excused absence, so stay healthy. Emergency situations (death in the family, hospitalization, etc.) will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Speeches can only be given in front of our class, and thus cannot be made up outside of class time. I will accept any assignment that is faxed, emailed, or left in my mailbox. If you do not get all of your work finished in the time allotted during class, you are expected to work before school, after school, over your lunch, or on the weekend to complete the assignment. The public library has computers you can use along with the library here at South. ***If you are going to be absent when an assignment is due, please make arrangements to give your speech ahead of time, take your vocabulary quiz, and turn in your book work before you leave for full credit. Extra Credit: Each week that we give speeches, you will have the opportunity to earn five extra credit points (for a total of 50 possible points) by serving in one of the following positions: Evaluator, Toastmaster, Grammarian, Uh-Counter, or Timer. Sign up occurs every Monday. _____________________________________________________________________________________ CLASSROOM PROCEDURES Attendance: (See your planner for more information) Come to class! Be on time! There are consequences for excessive tardies. *** Excessive tardies can lead to expulsion!! *** Absences: It is the responsibility of the student to obtain and complete all make up work. Assignments missed must be requested on the first school day that follows the absence. Students absent two or more days will be given one day for each day missed to complete the assigned make up work. Work turned in late due to absences will be accepted (given that you followed #1-3), but points may be deducted for the tardiness of the work. The option to make up work missed does not apply for cases of habitual truancy or continued excessive absences of any kind. If the student has been determined to be a habitual truant, or if the student has excessive absences to the extent that a physician’s statement of incapacity is required, the student may not be allowed to make up the work that was missed. These guidelines do not apply to work done in advance of a prearranged absence. Passes: Students are given a Student Handbook at the beginning of the school year. Located at the back of the handbook are 2 pages of hall passes. The student must have their Student Handbook in order to go to the restroom, locker, office, etc. during class time. Only for extreme cases will a student be allowed to leave class without their handbook (i.e. medical emergency). If a student comes late to class without a pass from another teacher, the student will be counted as tardy. If the handbook is lost/stolen, please contact a guidance counselor or a vice-principal to obtain a new one.
Make-Up Work: (You can find assignments and homework downloads on my website.) Make-up vocabulary quizzes need to be taken the following Monday. It is your responsibility to tell the teacher that you need to make up a quiz. All work will be in the make-up folders in the classroom. You need to schedule any make-up speeches with the teacher the day you return to class. Please ask the teacher if you have questions about the make-up work. Expectations in my classroom: Respect yourself and others. No insults - PERIOD. Any insults (especially those based on ethnic background, skin color, gender, sexual preference, or religion) will be dealt with swiftly and seriously. We all have the right to our human dignity and self-respect. Please sleep at night and not in my class. The students are required to be in class when the bell rings. Any attempts to enter the class after the bell results in a tardy or an unexcused absence (See BHSS tardy policy). Bringing the correct materials to class every day is vital. Society says that you are responsible enough to operate a vehicle, so you should also be able to remember a pencil and your book. I will not provide you with any writing utensils. No book bags in class. If you bring a bag to class, you will need to put it in the hallway where someone from the main office will pick it up. No food or drinks in the classroom (with the exception of water). No electronic devices in my class (e.g. cell phones, MP3 players, PSPs, etc.). If your cell phone, MP3 player, etc. is a disruption to me or my class, it will go to the main office. Cheating is unacceptable – this includes, but is not limited to copying, plagiarism, sharing answers, and other forms that are outlined on the plagiarism policy. Students caught cheating on ANY work will receive a ZERO for that assignment and will have no opportunity to make up the work. Parents/Guardians will be notified and the incident will be documented with your principal, counselor, and the English Department. Absolutely no hoods or hats may be worn in class.
For any questions regarding BHSS disciplinary procedures, please consult the Student Handbook. English 12-2 Syllabus BHSS 2008-09 Mrs. Banach 330-7714 ext. 51096 kbanach@mccsc.edu
Course Description: As seniors, students are about to launch into a world much bigger than that of high school; English 12-2 is designed to focus on reading, writing, and analyzing texts through the exploration of central social issues presented in the class texts. This course will examine these issues through reading various essays, stories and poetry. Skills related to critical thinking, analytical writing, and presenting are essential to all of us as productive, literate citizens. Students in 12-2 will be required to use these skills to develop their own views on a variety of issues as well as to clearly articulate their own ideas. Ultimately, the goal of English 12-2 is to help the student gain a better understanding of him/herself, and his/her goals, values, perspectives, etc. as well as the world around him/her through a variety of mediums while providing students the necessary skills to succeed in the post-secondary world. Student Translation: You will be reading a lot of different types of material about social issues and writing about your ideas on these topics! This will be really important for you to know when you leave high school. Trust me! Adopted Textbooks: Houghton Mifflin’s The Riverside Reader, Eighth Edition, 2005 McDougall Littell’s Grammar for Writing, 2008 COURSE ACTIVITIES: Vocabulary Weekly vocabulary assignments and quizzes will be included to build student vocabulary and communication skills. Major Writing Assignments English 12-2 focuses on the common writing strategies as highlighted in The Riverside Reader: narration/description, cause and effect, process analysis, comparison and contrast, and persuasion. A minimum of three major writing assignments will be assigned: a personal narrative, a research paper, and a final paper encompassing the central writing strategies. In addition to these, smaller and more frequent writings over class readings will also be required. Literary Study English 12-2 uses literature as a means of discovering different points of view on a wide variety of issues. The major genres and literary terms and devices will also be reviewed. Assignments and assessments may include: Annotation of texts Projects and /or presentations Written responses in the form of journal and/or analytical writing over readings Expression of ideas and opinions drawn from the readings Tests and quizzes over readings Outside Reading Outside Reading will also be required over the course of the trimester. Students are required to read two books of his or her own choosing over the next 12 weeks (one book each 6 weeks). This should not be a book that you are reading for another class or have read before. These books can be fiction, nonfiction, historical, instructional, etc. Although the choice is up to the individual student, teacher approval must be granted. The teacher will designate specific days where students will be required to bring their reading book to class and will be allotted time to read. However, it is suggested that students always bring their reading book to class in case extra time is available. Reading logs and other assignments will be distributed and explained at a later date. Current Events As a means to encourage students to become more aware citizens of the world and to demonstrate the relevancy of the class material, students are expected to read the newspaper and listen to the news in search of current events that connect to social issues. Assignments will most likely include a summary, opinion, and an explanation of how the news article relates to class material. Finally, students will be expected to sign up for a class day to share their article with the class. (Guidelines will be given later.) Resume & Cover Letter As seniors, students will be soon entering the work force (some sooner than others). Thus, students are required to compose a resume and cover letter, write a self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses, and evaluate his or her personality traits. Grammar The student will demonstrate through various assignments a clear understanding of the English language that includes competency in spelling, punctuation, agreement, usage and vocabulary.
CLASSROOM POLICIES
Supplies needed every day: *Loose leaf paper / notebook *Pen (blue or black ink ONLY) or pencil – I will NOT provide writing utensils! *Textbook /book we are currently using You must bring your ENGLISH notebook to class every day along with the particular text we are using. Homework: Students should expect homework daily. Homework must be put in the correct tray in order to receive credit. When students’ work is graded, they are required to place it in a file folder in the file cabinet. It is the student’s responsibility to routinely check their folder and grades. All grades are online and are updated every two to three weeks. Parents and students can access these grades at any time online and if there are any concerns, please contact me as soon as possible. If students fail to keep their assignments in the classroom folder or throw them away, the teacher is not responsible for fixing any situation where the grade is in question. ANY ASSIGNMENT WITHOUT A NAME WILL BE POSTED FOR TWO DAYS. IF IT IS NOT CLAIMED IN THAT TIME, THE ASSIGNMENT WILL THEN BE THROWN AWAY. Attendance: (See your planner for more information) Come to class! Be on time! There are consequences for excessive tardies. *** Excessive tardies can lead to expulsion!! ***
Absences: It is the responsibility of the student to obtain and complete all make up work. Assignments missed must be requested on the first school day that follows the absence. Students absent two or more days will be given one day for each day missed to complete the assigned make up work. Work turned in late due to absences will be accepted (given that you followed #1-3), but points may be deducted for the tardiness of the work. The option to make up work missed does not apply for cases of habitual truancy or continued excessive absences of any kind. If the student has been determined to be a habitual truant, or if the student has excessive absences to the extent that a physician’s statement of incapacity is required, the student may not be allowed to make up the work that was missed. These guidelines do not apply to work done in advance of a prearranged absence.
Passes: Students are given a Student Handbook at the beginning of the school year. Located at the back of the handbook are 2 pages of hall passes. The student must have their Student Handbook in order to go to the restroom, locker, office, etc. during class time. Only for extreme cases will a student be allowed to leave class without their handbook (i.e. medical emergency). If a student comes late to class without a pass from another teacher, the student will be counted as tardy. If the handbook is lost/stolen, please contact a guidance counselor or a vice-principal to obtain a new one. Make-Up Work: (You can find assignments and homework downloads on my website.) Make-up vocabulary quizzes need to be taken the following Monday. It is your responsibility to tell the teacher that you need to make up a quiz. All work will be in the make-up folders in the classroom. You need to schedule any make-up tests with the teacher the day you return to class. Please ask the teacher if you have questions about the make-up work. Grading: Points will be accumulated through the two grading periods and a final exam. The trimester grade will be based on your points for each grading period (worth 75%) plus the final examination, which is worth 25% of the total. Grading Scale: Follows BHSS grading scale. Expectations in my classroom: Respect yourself and others. No insults - PERIOD. Any insults (especially those based on ethnic background, skin color, gender, sexual preference, or religion) will be dealt with swiftly and seriously. We all have the right to our human dignity and self-respect. Please sleep at night and not in my class. The students are required to be in class when the bell rings. Any attempts to enter the class after the bell results in a tardy or an unexcused absence (See BHSS tardy policy). Bringing the correct materials to class every day is vital. Society says that you are responsible enough to operate a vehicle, so you should also be able to remember a pencil and your book. I will not provide you with any writing utensils. No book bags in class. If you bring a bag to class, you will need to put it in the hallway where someone from the main office will pick it up. No food or drinks in the classroom (with the exception of water). No electronic devices in my class (e.g. cell phones, MP3 players, PSPs, etc.). If your cell phone, MP3 player, etc. is a disruption to me or my class, it will go to the main office. Cheating is unacceptable – this includes, but is not limited to copying, plagiarism, sharing answers, and other forms that are outlined on the plagiarism policy. Students caught cheating on ANY work will receive a ZERO for that assignment and will have no opportunity to make up the work. Parents/Guardians will be notified and the incident will be documented with your principal, counselor, and the English Department. Absolutely no hoods or hats may be worn in class.
For any questions regarding BHSS disciplinary procedures, please consult the Student Handbook.
Please fill out the form below and return to Mrs. Banach by Friday, August 22, 2008 – it’s worth 5 bonus points!
Disciplinary Release Form By signing this form, I hereby state that I have read the policies listed above and understand the terms that they discuss regarding classroom procedures, disciplinary actions, absences from school, and the grading scale. Student’s Name: _____________________________________________ Student’s Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _________________ Parent/Guardian’s Name: _______________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _________________
BHSS Text Book Policy In order to keep students accountable for textbook returns at the end of the semester, each student will be held financially responsible for the books he/she is given. If a book is lost or severely damaged due to improper use by the student, he/she must pay the appropriate dollar amount before the school will release their final grades. Student’s Name: _____________________________________________ Student’s Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _________________ Parent/Guardian’s Name: _______________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _________________
Contact Information: Please let me know the best way to contact you. If you have an email address, I would appreciate having it. Phone: ______________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________
WEEK – BY – WEEK SYLLABUS Note: Please refer to this in the case of any absence so you do not get behind.
Daily Agenda: Monday – Discussion, turn in vocabulary, sign up for speeches Tuesday – Discussion, study chapter, vocabulary returned Wednesday – SRT, vocabulary quiz, discussion Thursday – Speeches Friday -- Speeches
Please return to Mrs. Banach by Friday, August 22, 2008 – it’s worth 5 bonus points!
Disciplinary Release Form By signing this form, I hereby state that I have read the policies listed above and understand the terms that they discuss regarding classroom procedures, disciplinary actions, absences from school, and the grading scale. Student’s Name: _____________________________________________ Student’s Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _________________ Parent/Guardian’s Name: _______________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _________________
BHSS Text Book Policy In order to keep students accountable for textbook returns at the end of the semester, each student will be held financially responsible for the books he/she is given. If a book is lost or severely damaged due to improper use by the student, he/she must pay the appropriate dollar amount before the school will release their final grades. Student’s Name: _____________________________________________ Student’s Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _________________ Parent/Guardian’s Name: _______________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _________________ English 12-2 Syllabus BHSS 2008-09 Mrs. Banach 330-7714 ext. 51096 kbanach@mccsc.edu
Course Description: As seniors, students are about to launch into a world much bigger than that of high school; English 12-2 is designed to focus on reading, writing, and analyzing texts through the exploration of central social issues presented in the class texts. This course will examine these issues through reading various essays, stories and poetry. Skills related to critical thinking, analytical writing, and presenting are essential to all of us as productive, literate citizens. Students in 12-2 will be required to use these skills to develop their own views on a variety of issues as well as to clearly articulate their own ideas. Ultimately, the goal of English 12-2 is to help the student gain a better understanding of him/herself, and his/her goals, values, perspectives, etc. as well as the world around him/her through a variety of mediums while providing students the necessary skills to succeed in the post-secondary world. Student Translation: You will be reading a lot of different types of material about social issues and writing about your ideas on these topics! This will be really important for you to know when you leave high school. Trust me! Adopted Textbooks: Houghton Mifflin’s The Riverside Reader, Eighth Edition, 2005 McDougall Littell’s Grammar for Writing, 2008 COURSE ACTIVITIES: Vocabulary Weekly vocabulary assignments and quizzes will be included to build student vocabulary and communication skills. Major Writing Assignments English 12-2 focuses on the common writing strategies as highlighted in The Riverside Reader: narration/description, cause and effect, process analysis, comparison and contrast, and persuasion. A minimum of three major writing assignments will be assigned: a personal narrative, a research paper, and a final paper encompassing the central writing strategies. In addition to these, smaller and more frequent writings over class readings will also be required. Literary Study English 12-2 uses literature as a means of discovering different points of view on a wide variety of issues. The major genres and literary terms and devices will also be reviewed. Assignments and assessments may include: Annotation of texts Projects and /or presentations Written responses in the form of journal and/or analytical writing over readings Expression of ideas and opinions drawn from the readings Tests and quizzes over readings Outside Reading Outside Reading will also be required over the course of the trimester. Students are required to read two books of his or her own choosing over the next 12 weeks (one book each 6 weeks). This should not be a book that you are reading for another class or have read before. These books can be fiction, nonfiction, historical, instructional, etc. Although the choice is up to the individual student, teacher approval must be granted. The teacher will designate specific days where students will be required to bring their reading book to class and will be allotted time to read. However, it is suggested that students always bring their reading book to class in case extra time is available. Reading logs and other assignments will be distributed and explained at a later date. Current Events As a means to encourage students to become more aware citizens of the world and to demonstrate the relevancy of the class material, students are expected to read the newspaper and listen to the news in search of current events that connect to social issues. Assignments will most likely include a summary, opinion, and an explanation of how the news article relates to class material. Finally, students will be expected to sign up for a class day to share their article with the class. (Guidelines will be given later.) Resume & Cover Letter As seniors, students will be soon entering the work force (some sooner than others). Thus, students are required to compose a resume and cover letter, write a self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses, and evaluate his or her personality traits. Grammar The student will demonstrate through various assignments a clear understanding of the English language that includes competency in spelling, punctuation, agreement, usage and vocabulary.
CLASSROOM POLICIES
Supplies needed every day: *Loose leaf paper / notebook *Pen (blue or black ink ONLY) or pencil – I will NOT provide writing utensils! *Textbook /book we are currently using You must bring your ENGLISH notebook to class every day along with the particular text we are using. Homework: Students should expect homework daily. Homework must be put in the correct tray in order to receive credit. When students’ work is graded, they are required to place it in a file folder in the file cabinet. It is the student’s responsibility to routinely check their folder and grades. All grades are online and are updated every two to three weeks. Parents and students can access these grades at any time online and if there are any concerns, please contact me as soon as possible. If students fail to keep their assignments in the classroom folder or throw them away, the teacher is not responsible for fixing any situation where the grade is in question. ANY ASSIGNMENT WITHOUT A NAME WILL BE POSTED FOR TWO DAYS. IF IT IS NOT CLAIMED IN THAT TIME, THE ASSIGNMENT WILL THEN BE THROWN AWAY. Attendance: (See your planner for more information) Come to class! Be on time! There are consequences for excessive tardies. *** Excessive tardies can lead to expulsion!! ***
Absences: It is the responsibility of the student to obtain and complete all make up work. Assignments missed must be requested on the first school day that follows the absence. Students absent two or more days will be given one day for each day missed to complete the assigned make up work. Work turned in late due to absences will be accepted (given that you followed #1-3), but points may be deducted for the tardiness of the work. The option to make up work missed does not apply for cases of habitual truancy or continued excessive absences of any kind. If the student has been determined to be a habitual truant, or if the student has excessive absences to the extent that a physician’s statement of incapacity is required, the student may not be allowed to make up the work that was missed. These guidelines do not apply to work done in advance of a prearranged absence.
Passes: Students are given a Student Handbook at the beginning of the school year. Located at the back of the handbook are 2 pages of hall passes. The student must have their Student Handbook in order to go to the restroom, locker, office, etc. during class time. Only for extreme cases will a student be allowed to leave class without their handbook (i.e. medical emergency). If a student comes late to class without a pass from another teacher, the student will be counted as tardy. If the handbook is lost/stolen, please contact a guidance counselor or a vice-principal to obtain a new one. Make-Up Work: (You can find assignments and homework downloads on my website.) Make-up vocabulary quizzes need to be taken the following Monday. It is your responsibility to tell the teacher that you need to make up a quiz. All work will be in the make-up folders in the classroom. You need to schedule any make-up tests with the teacher the day you return to class. Please ask the teacher if you have questions about the make-up work. Grading: Points will be accumulated through the two grading periods and a final exam. The trimester grade will be based on your points for each grading period (worth 75%) plus the final examination, which is worth 25% of the total. Grading Scale: Follows BHSS grading scale. Expectations in my classroom: Respect yourself and others. No insults - PERIOD. Any insults (especially those based on ethnic background, skin color, gender, sexual preference, or religion) will be dealt with swiftly and seriously. We all have the right to our human dignity and self-respect. Please sleep at night and not in my class. The students are required to be in class when the bell rings. Any attempts to enter the class after the bell results in a tardy or an unexcused absence (See BHSS tardy policy). Bringing the correct materials to class every day is vital. Society says that you are responsible enough to operate a vehicle, so you should also be able to remember a pencil and your book. I will not provide you with any writing utensils. No book bags in class. If you bring a bag to class, you will need to put it in the hallway where someone from the main office will pick it up. No food or drinks in the classroom (with the exception of water). No electronic devices in my class (e.g. cell phones, MP3 players, PSPs, etc.). If your cell phone, MP3 player, etc. is a disruption to me or my class, it will go to the main office. Cheating is unacceptable – this includes, but is not limited to copying, plagiarism, sharing answers, and other forms that are outlined on the plagiarism policy. Students caught cheating on ANY work will receive a ZERO for that assignment and will have no opportunity to make up the work. Parents/Guardians will be notified and the incident will be documented with your principal, counselor, and the English Department. Absolutely no hoods or hats may be worn in class.
For any questions regarding BHSS disciplinary procedures, please consult the Student Handbook.
Please fill out the form below and return to Mrs. Banach by Friday, August 22, 2008 – it’s worth 5 bonus points!
Disciplinary Release Form By signing this form, I hereby state that I have read the policies listed above and understand the terms that they discuss regarding classroom procedures, disciplinary actions, absences from school, and the grading scale. Student’s Name: _____________________________________________ Student’s Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _________________ Parent/Guardian’s Name: _______________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _________________
BHSS Text Book Policy In order to keep students accountable for textbook returns at the end of the semester, each student will be held financially responsible for the books he/she is given. If a book is lost or severely damaged due to improper use by the student, he/she must pay the appropriate dollar amount before the school will release their final grades. Student’s Name: _____________________________________________ Student’s Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _________________ Parent/Guardian’s Name: _______________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _________________
Contact Information: Please let me know the best way to contact you. If you have an email address, I would appreciate having it. Phone: ______________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________
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