Syllabus
Where can you find the schedule for the week?
In that week's Schoology folder (Week at a Glance) or on the board on the side of the room.
How many bathroom passes do you have per day?
3
What is the school mascot?
Polar bear
Academic American Lit: Name one book we will be reading this year.
Media and Journalism: Name one textbook we will be reading this year.
11th: The Crucible, Adventures in American Literature, Of Mice and Men, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Great Gatsby, Fahrenheit 451
12th: Exploring Journalism and the Media, The Ethical Journalist, Speech
Where did Miss Seiser go to college?
Elizabethtown College
What is the late work policy?
Small assignments (15 points or less) will not be accepted late. Anything that is more than 15 points can be turned in a week late with 10% off each day.
What is the plagiarism policy?
First offense: can redo for half credit
Second offense: automatic zero
Name one elementary school in the school district.
Northern, Dillsburg, South Mountain, Wellsville
Academic American Lit: How long is the research paper you will write this year?
Media and Journalism: Name one type of journalism.
11th: 3-5 pages
12th: Sports, News, Feature, etc.
What is Miss Seiser’s favorite animal?
Sloth
What should you do if you need an extension?
Talk to/email/Schoology message Miss Seiser before the assignment is due!
What is the cell phone policy?
Phones must be away from bell to bell during academic periods (even in the hallway).
First offense: give to teacher and write up. Principal calls home and give warning.
Second offense: give to teacher and write up. 1 hour detention
Third offense: give to teacher and write up. 2 hour detention
Future offenses: ISS
Refusal to give phone to teacher: 2 days of ISS
Who is the superintendent?
Dr. Meakin
Academic American Lit: What time period will we be studying at the beginning of the year?
Media and Journalism: What unit is in the second semester?
11th: The Colonial time period
12th: Speech
How long has Miss Seiser been teaching?
7 years
If you miss the day of the test, what are you expected to do?
Make up the test the day you get back
How much does it cost to replace a planner?
$5
When was the high school built?
2003
Academic American Literature: Why is it important to study the literature surrounding our country's history?
Media and Journalism: What is the purpose of journalism?
Answers may vary
What is not a type of music that Miss Seiser likes to listen to?
Likes all music genres
Name one thing you should always bring to class.
Pencil/pen, folder/binder, book, computer and charger
What is the policy for being tardy to school?
Tardiness is an unexcused lateness to school before 9:00 a.m. Students not in their classroom by 7:40 a.m. must go directly to the high school office—before going to 1st period—to receive a tardy pass. A message will go out letting parents know about the tardy. Students who are tardy will be subject to the following penalties:
4th - Warning from front office
5th - Students receive a 1 hr. detention
6th - Student receives a 2 hr. detention
7th-9th - Student receives ISS and parking privileges may be revoked.
10th and subsequent (in either semester)- privileges are revoked for the remainder of the semester and if this happens in the second semester, the student may not attend prom or other privileges.
When was the first Northern graduation?
1906
Academic American Literature: When was the last book that we will read this year written?
Media and Journalism: How can a journalist obtain information for an article?
11th: 1953
12th: Interviews, research, etc.
How many siblings does Miss Seiser have?
0