Mrs.+Roberts-+English+9+Course+Expectations

** English 9 ** Mrs. Roberts __GENERAL OVERVIEW__: English is a one credit course designed to enhance your skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Marking period grades will be based on a range of assignments. As a general rule, reading activities will involve several related assignments. Assignments will be weighted according to the duration and level of difficulty of that assignment. All grades will be recorded as percentages. Course work will include: Summative Assessment Measures: These will make up **67-75%** of your grade. Tests - All tests are scheduled. They usually cover a unit, or several weeks of material. Tests require an entire class period to  complete and are worth three grades. Quizzes – Quizzes may or may not be scheduled. They are worth one or  two grades, depending on the material covered. Constructed Responses – These may be brief or extended. They are the most important part of your English grade and will be weighted accordingly. All constructed responses must be either typed (12  font, Times New Roman, 1” margins) or written neatly in blue or   black ink, fronts only. Projects – Projects will be assigned well in advance of the due date. Time may be given in class to complete the project, but projects will require time at home as well. Projects may include performances, demonstrations, presentations, portfolios. Formative Assessment Measures: These will make up **25-33%** of your grade. These include class work, homework, class participation and notebook checks. These assignments will generally be worth one grade. *** A three ring binder containing loose leaf paper is required for this course. All handouts and returned work must be hole-punched and placed in this notebook. It will be graded periodically. This grading policy should be the first page.** __Grading Scale__: Grades in the grade book will document all work that has received a grade, will be entered as percentages, and may be weighted. Any grade for an assignment or assessment that receives less than 50% is calculated as 50. The following conversion chart will be used. A = 93-100% A- = 90-92% B+ = 87-89% B = 83-86% B- = 80-82% C+ = 77-79% C = 73-76% C- = 70-72% D+ = 67-69% D = 65-66% F = 50-64% __LATE WORK__: All assignments are expected to be turned in on time. Work will be accepted **TWO** days late, **but the grade percentage will be lowered 10% the first day late and 20% the second day late.** **Work turned in beyond the two days will receive no higher than 65%.** See me if there are any extenuating circumstances, but understand that there are some assignments that will be or will become ineligible as late work. **SPECIAL NOTE:** If you are in the school building during the school day, if an assignment is due, it is your responsibility to see that I receive it. Sporting events, field trips, etc. are not a means of extensions. __MAKE-UP WORK:__ IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Because of a large number of assignments given in this class, good attendance is a must. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO MAKE UP WORK AFTER AN ABSENCE. **You must see me.** There are forms in my room for you to fill out in the event of an absence. *If you miss class due to a //legal// absence, it is **__YOUR RESPONSIBILITY__** to turn in work that was due and/or find out about work assigned on the day of your absence. You must do this on the day you return. There are forms to fill out to make this simple as possible. Work DUE on – or after – a day you miss will be due immediately upon your return to class, even if you missed days between when it was assigned and when it is due. (Example: Homework is assigned on Thursday to be due on the following Tuesday. You miss Monday and Tuesday. The homework will be due immediately upon your return to class Wednesday. Another example: On Monday, a test is scheduled for Friday. You are absent Thursday. You must still take the test on Friday.) For tests/quizzes taken on a day you miss, expect to make them up on the day you return. It is **__YOUR RESPONSIBILITY__** to see me to schedule a time for this. *If you miss class due to an //unlawful// absence, I will accept the work immediately upon your return to class. The grade earned will be lowered according to county policy (please refer to your student handbook). A student who is absent for unlawful causes and fails to make up work will receive a grade of “F” for each missing assignment. You may revise and resubmit any Brief or Extended Constructed Response at any time before the last week of the marking period. I will regrade it, and the higher of the two grades will be recorded. The original paper must be turned in with the revision, no exceptions. *In order to be entitled to this privilege, you must have turned in a completed response when it was due. __ACADEMIC DISHONESTY__: Vigorous action will be taken against students who engage in academic dishonesty of any kind, such as cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation or fraud (this includes copying homework). All work is expected to be original. Any effort deemed insincere will result in a “0.” Any student caught cheating will receive a “0” for that assignment with no opportunity for make-up or revision (this goes for all involved parties!) In addition, a letter may be sent home describing the details of the event. __THE YEAR’S READING LIST__: The following novels / plays will be read during the school year. This is a hope; nothing is set in stone. We shall see how the year progresses. If there are any concerns with any of the readings, either a student or parent concern, please let me know as soon as possible. The earlier I am made aware of the situation, the easier it will be to make the necessary accommodations. //The Outsiders// // The Odyssey// //The Pearl// // Romeo and Juliet //
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