Mr. Stiles Syllabus Jeopardy

General Information

100

This class goes on for how long this school year?

Full Year

200

Name at least 3 things you will learn from English II this year

• Read and analyze a variety of texts.

• Develop critical thinking and interpretation skills.

• Write clear and effective argumentative, informational, and analytical essays.

• Conduct research and evaluate sources.

• Strengthen vocabulary and grammar skills.

• Participate in academic discussions and presentations.

• Make connections between literature and contemporary issues.

300

How can you get points for this Syllabus?

Take it home and have both parent and student sign it. Return by next week.

400

True or False: This Syllabus must be signed in order for rules and polices to be agreed to by both parties

False

500

Mr. Stiles' favorite NFL Team

Seattle Seahawks

What to Bring

100

This is used to bring forth proof of work

Pencil/pen

200

This is used to keep records of your work

Notebook/Writer Journal

300

This can keep all of your records safe

Binder, Trapper Keeper, etc.

400

This will be needed once we visit the library to start a special log

Reading Book

500

This will be handed out next week and gives the largest access of all

Chromebook/laptop

Grading

100

How much %-wise do minor assignments account for your grades?

40%

200

How much do Major Assessments account for your grade %-wise? 

60%

300

What overall grade must you not fall under to avoid conference/call to home?

C- or 70%

400

How long is a student athlete out if they are ineligible after overall grade falls below passing?

3 weeks

500

How long is the typical grading period and how often are grades updated?

6 weeks and every week

AI and Plagiarism

100

True or False: Sally uses Chat GPT to check for grammar mistakes on an assignment that is solely focused on correcting grammar. Is it Plagiarism?  

True. Direct use for that specific issue is Plagiarism

200

What is the first penalty for committing Plagiarism?

0 in the gradebook and a call/email home

300

True or False: Sally uses Chat GPT to check for grammar mistakes on an essay that is solely focused on proper essay formay. Is it Plagiarism?

No. Sally is using AI to just add finishing touches to something outside the original task

400

What is the second and additional penalties for committing Plagiarism?

Possible administrative referrals

500

Will Mr. Stiles usually bring up proper uses of AI on assignments?

Sometimes. Depends on the assignment

Rules and Policies

100

True or False: The cell phone rule is just a school policy

False

200

True or False: Playfighting will be treated the same as actual fighting

True

300

Name three types of language in class that are considered not acceptable

Bad Words, Slurs/Stereotypes and Disrespectful

400

What is considered late/tardy?

One minute after the second bell in transition period

500

What is the 15/15 Rule?

15 minutes after class begins and 15 minutes before class ends are a no-go for bathrooms or other issues outside the classroom