Course/Policies Overview:
In all courses, emphasis will be placed on writing skills in the form of daily journal writing, creative writing, and frequent essays. Every quarter, you will also be required to submit a journal audit, which will reflect upon the past quarter. (Further instructions will follow.)
Basic supplies needed:
folder with pockets
3-subject notebook
pens/pencils
highlighter
Post-It notes
Classroom expectations:
Attentiveness
Excellent attendance
Punctuality
Respect for others
Cooperativeness
Work completed on time
Notebook and folder maintained
Grades are based upon the following percentages:
English 9 CP/ Contemporary American Literature
50%- tests, writing assignments, projects
20%- homework
30%- quizzes
Literacy I-
40% - tests, writing assignments, projects
20%- homework
30%- quizzes
10%- class participation and preparedness
Public Speaking
30%- homework
30%- quizzes
40%- presentations/papers/written tests (at least 2 per quarter)
Late work policy:
Ten points will be deducted per day for late projects and essays.
No more than 50% can be earned if a homework assignment is late.
Students are expected to make up missing work the day after returning to school.
Revisions:
Students are allowed to revise numerous times BEFORE submitting work for a grade. Students are expected to ask for help before assignments are due. Students may elect to revise a paper that has been graded, however, students are only allowed one revision per quarter.
