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Junior and Senior English: Language & Composition Syllabus
Mrs. Stapleton 2013-2014
Course Description:
This English course is geared to introduce
11th grade high school students to collegiate level reading and
writing exercises; hence, introducing and preparing them for their impending
future academic endeavors. While
focusing on the Arizona State Standards for Reading and Writing, students will also be
challenged to go above and beyond, increasing engagement and pushing themselves
to access their fullest potential. Attached you will find a list of the
essential standards students will be expected to learn to mastery.
Rules:
*Students will show respect at all times
and to all individuals.
*Students will come to class prepared each
and every day with proper materials, assignments, and homework.
*Students will always complete all assigned
tasks to the highest level of their ability.
*Students will focus and actively engage in
the learning process by paying attention, participating in discussions, and
applying their fullest potential to the task at hand each and every day.
*NO violations of
dress code, electronic devices, text messages, food, drink, or gum.
*I will not allow
any student to behave in any way which interferes with the learning of others.
Classroom Behavior:
Be in your seat
when the bell rings at the beginning of the period.
Be quiet and
listen whenever the teacher is talking.
Raise your hand
and wait for permission to speak.
Bring all books
and materials to class.
Remain in your
seat at the end of the hour until the teacher dismisses you.
Consequences:
Warning-RTC ?’s
RTC
Required Materials:
*Notebook for journaling
*College ruled lined paper
*Writing utensils (pencils and black ink
pens)
*Highlighters
All students are expected to come prepared
each and every day. Students who fail to come prepared to class will be subject
to RTC and possible removal from the course.
Class work Expectations:
*Head
your papers correctly (first and last names, hour, date, and assignment in the
upper right corner).
*Rough
drafts may be in pencil, any color ink, front and back.
*Regular
assignments should be in pencil, or blue/black ink, on the front side of fresh
white unfringed notebook paper.
*Final
drafts of major writing assignments must conform to conventional APA format standards
and be typed double-spaced in 10 or 12 point Times font.
*Avoid
receiving a zero because you neglected a requirement. If in doubt, ask.
Journals:
Students are expected to keep an updated
journal. Twice a week, upon arriving to
class, students will be given a topic to elaborate in their journal. Journal entries must be at least 200 words
and relevant. Journals are due every two
weeks on Thursday; journals can be turned in on Monday for half credit. No
credit will be issued for journals turned in more than one day late!
Homework: Homework may not always be assigned, but when it is, it is expected to
be returned the next day, completed in a quality manner. Excessive failure in returning homework may
result in RTC.
Absences: Tardiness is disrespectful to your class and to me, and I will treat it
as a serious behavior problem. Be on time. Poor attendance is a warning sign.
If you are not here, you will not pass this course. Even if you make up
assignments, you can never make up discussion we had when you weren't here.
Students will be responsible for any material covered in class. If you miss an
in-class assignment you have two days for every day you were absent to make up
that assignment unless otherwise directed.
Plagiarism:
Deliberate plagiarism is claiming, indicating, or implying that
the ideas, sentences, or words of another are one's own. It includes copying
the work of another, or following the work of another as a guide to ideas and
expression that are then presented as one's own. Deliberate plagiarism may lead
to removal from the course.
Accidental plagiarism is the improper handling of quotations
and paraphrases without a deliberate attempt to deceive. If the plagiarism is
accidental, the student may correct and rewrite the paper, but will be
penalized a letter grade.
I understand all academic and behavioral
expectations listed above. I understand that failure to comply with these
expectations will result in consequences. By signing below, I agree to comply
with the academic and behavioral expectations outlined.
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Student Signature Date
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Parent Signature Date
