English 9-12
Big Bay de Noc High School
Course Description: 2013-2014
Ms. Abby Wilson
|
906-644-2773 (ext. 105)
|
Plan period—10:08-10:59
|
Room: 163 A
|
awilson@baydenoc.k12.mi.us
|
www.mswilsonenglish.blogspot.com
|
Expected
Learning Outcomes—The students will:
1.
Communicate
accurately, appropriately, and effectively in speech and writing
2.
Understand
and respond appropriately to what is read, heard, and experienced
3.
Develop
analysis, synthesis, and inference skills
4.
Develop
an appreciation of the written language, both fiction and non-fiction
5.
Recognize
and appreciate ways in which writers use language, structure, and form to
create and shape meanings and effects
6.
Form
original opinions and engage in meaningful discussion
Supplies:
1.
Notebook
specifically for English class
a.
A
section of a larger notebook or a section in a binder designated for English
will also be acceptable
2.
Writing
utensils (pens or pencils)
3.
Highlighters
Grading:
Grades will be based upon a multitude of
assignments and assessments, including:
1.
In-class
work
2.
Participation
3.
Homework
4.
Assessments
(quizzes, tests, essays, projects)
Assessments will be weighted towards the
overall grade at 70%, and work designated as “other” (in-class work,
participation, and homework) will be weighted at 30%.
Grading
Scale: Percentage and letter grade correlation are as
follows:
94-100—A 87-89—B+ 80-83—B- 74-76—C 67-69—D+ 60-63—D-
90-93—A- 84-86—B 77-79—C+ 70-73—C- 64-66—D 59 or below—E
Classroom
Policies and Procedures:
·
Attendance
There is no substitute
for actual attendance. Successful
completion of coursework at Big Bay de Noc High School is two-fold: the student must meet academic standards and exhibit
consistent attendance—defined as fewer than ten (10) absences in any class
during a semester. To earn back credit
in those classes in which students have more than ten (10) absences, students
must make up credit outside the regular school day. Please review the Student Handbook for
specific times, dates, and further information.
·
Tardiness
Students are expected
to be in class on time, with required materials out. If a student must leave the room to retrieve
materials for class, the student will be
considered tardy. Students who are
tardy eight (8) times in a semester will incur a ten (10) percent deduction
from their final semester grade. Again,
more detailed information is available in the Student Handbook.
·
Plagiarism
Academic integrity and
honesty are of the highest importance. Plagiarism
is loosely defined as imitating the language and thoughts of another author
without proper citation; plagiarism will not be tolerated in any
matter. An automatic “zero” and parent
notification will occur on the first offense, and the consequences become more
severe for repeat offenders.
o
We will spend time defining and learning
about what is considered plagiarism, so there will be no excuses as to why a student may have unintentionally
plagiarized.
·
Cheating
Copying homework is a
form of cheating, even if you know the information. You will get caught copying homework, and all instances of cheating are
documented in a file and presented to administration. Both parties involved in cheating will
receive a “zero” on the assignment as well as parent contact.
·
Behavior
As young adults, you alone are
responsible for your actions and decisions and must conduct yourself with
respect, responsibility, and integrity. The classroom will be a safe community
of learners in which differing student opinions will be listened to and
respected. Understanding literature
requires active discussion and listening skills, which all students will
practice and master. Offensive and degrading language, behavior, and actions are
unacceptable and are not condoned.
Late/Missing Work:
To be successful both in school and in
life, it is crucial that tasks are done completely and on-time. Any work not turned in on-time, which means
at the beginning of the hour, will be
worth 50%. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to contact a classmate AND
check the class website.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Spanish I
Big Bay de Noc
High School
Course Description: 2013-2014
|
Ms. Abby
Wilson
|
906-644-2773
(ext. 105)
|
Plan
period—10:08-11:00
|
|
Room:
163 A
|
awilson@baydenoc.k12.mi.us
|
www.mswilsonenglish.blogspot.com
|
Expected
Learning Outcomes—The students will:
1.
Understand and produce memorized
utterances and sequences in oral and written form
2.
Develop listening, speaking,
reading, and writing skills to be able to meet survival needs in the classroom,
dealing with recurring events and functions
3.
React in a social situation without
complications
4.
Understand and answer a structured
question in one sentence (in oral and written form) (yes/no, either/or) about real,
personal experiences
5.
Demonstrate, in oral and written
form, some spontaneity and creative language use in response to an oral or
written question or a situation or visual
6.
Write or give orally a limited
description of two-four single sentences about the known and concrete environment,
given a topic or visual aid
Supplies:
1.
Notebook
specifically for Spanish class
a.
A
section of a larger notebook or a section in a binder designated for Spanish
will also be acceptable
2.
Writing
utensils (pens or pencils)
3.
Highlighters
Grading:
Grades will be based upon a multitude of
assignments and assessments, including:
1.
In-class
work
2.
Participation
3.
Homework
4.
Assessments
(quizzes, tests, projects)
Assessments will be weighted towards the
overall grade at 70%, and work designated as “other” (in-class work,
participation, and homework) will be weighted at 30%.
Grading
Scale: Percentage and letter grade correlation are as
follows:
94-100—A 87-89—B+ 80-83—B- 74-76—C 67-69—D+ 60-63—D-
90-93—A- 84-86—B 77-79—C+ 70-73—C- 64-66—D 59 or below—E
Classroom
Policies and Procedures:
·
Attendance
There is no substitute
for actual attendance. Successful
completion of coursework at Big Bay de Noc High School is two-fold: the student must meet academic standards and exhibit
consistent attendance—defined as fewer than ten (10) absences in any class
during a semester. To earn back credit
in those classes in which students have more than ten (10) absences, students
must make up credit outside the regular school day. Please review the Student Handbook for
specific times, dates, and further information.
·
Tardiness
Students are expected
to be in class on time, with required materials out. If a student must leave the room to retrieve
materials for class, the student will be
considered tardy. Students who are
tardy eight (8) times in a semester will incur a ten (10) percent deduction
from their final semester grade. Again,
more detailed information is available in the Student Handbook.
·
Plagiarism
Academic integrity and
honesty are of the highest importance. Plagiarism
is loosely defined as imitating the language and thoughts of another author
without proper citation; plagiarism will not be tolerated in any
matter. An automatic “zero” and parent
notification will occur on the first offense, and the consequences become more
severe for repeat offenders.
·
Cheating
Copying homework is a
form of cheating, even if you know the information. You will get caught copying homework, and all instances of cheating are
documented in a file and presented to administration. Both parties involved in cheating will
receive a “zero” on the assignment as well as parent contact.
·
Behavior
As young adults, you alone are
responsible for your actions and decisions and must conduct yourself with
respect, responsibility, and integrity. The classroom will be a safe community
of learners in which differing student opinions will be listened to and respected. Offensive and degrading language, behavior,
and actions are unacceptable and are not condoned.
Late/Missing Work:
To be successful both in school and in
life, it is crucial that tasks are done completely and on-time. Any work not turned in on-time, which means
at the beginning of the hour, will be
worth 50%. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to contact a classmate AND
check the class website.
___________________________________________________________________________________
Parent and Student Contract: English
2013-2014
Student expectations:
- Attendance is key
- Practice time-management skills
- Complete assignments on time
- Scheduled absences—turn in before absence (if possible)
- Missed assignments—turn in upon return and/or made up within two days
i.
Example: You are absent on a Monday and are given your
work on Tuesday. Your work will be due
on Thursday.
- Class time is not allotted for make-ups
- If you need to make something up, it must be before or after school
- Document sources using MLA format
- NO PLAGIARISM/CHEATING (pg. 29) in Student Handbook
- Maintain notebook and save all notes and assignments
- Follow class and school rules
- Independent reading of novels outside of class
- Monitor grades on PowerSchool
- Check class website—www.mswilsonenglish.blogspot.com
- Sign-up for Remind101 (text message reminders of assignments and due dates)
Parent expectations:
- Homework time—daily
- Computer access—home, library, etc.
- Periodic checks of student notebook and assignments
- Support—academic and personal
- Please note attendance policy and make-up school (pgs. 6-9) of Student Handbook
- Monitor grades on PowerSchool
- Check class website—www.mswilsonenglish.blogspot.com
- Sign-up for Remind101 (text message reminders of assignments and due dates)
Teacher expectations:
- Syllabus—posted and updated as necessary
- Feedback on progress and expectations
- Challenge each student
- Guide levels of learning to the highest levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy
- Regularly update class website
- Promote responsibility for student behavior
- Extra help before and after school
- Multiple opportunities to revise papers and EARN desired grade
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