Classroom Procedures
What three words summarize expected behavior in class?
What is Respectful, Accountable, Productive
How many points is a typical unit test worth?
What is 100
How many units of study are planned for the year?
What is Four
Name one prohibited use of AI according to the syllabus.
What is using AI to write an essay, paragraph, or extended response
What month is designated as College Application Month?
What is October
Name two classroom activities listed under instruction methods.
What are debates and mock trials
(All activities listed will be accepted for this answer)
What percentage of the final grade do midterm and final exams together account for?
What is 20%
Name the novel or major text referenced for Unit 3.
What is Frankenstein
What happens if a student uses AI in a prohibited way?
What is 0 points on the assignment and a guardian/student/teacher conference
When are MP1 interim progress reports scheduled?
What is October 2nd
During which parts of class will hall passes NOT be issued?
What is the first 10 minutes, the last 10 minutes, or during direct instruction
What are the two grade categories and their contribution to a marking period?
What are Formative 40% and Summative 60%
What eras will students study in this course?
Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, Renaissance, Romantic, Victorian, Modernist; plus Postmodernism & Post-Colonialism
What must accompany all late work when submitted?
What is a fully completed late work slip
On which date are senior picture retakes scheduled?
What is October 27th–30th
What must students have to be excused if late?
What is a Smart Pass ( Tardy Pass)
If a summative assignment is turned in late, how many points are deducted per day?
What is 5 points per day, for up to 3 days
Each unit must include at least three summative assessments. Name two types of summative assessments listed.
What is Unit test, a unit essay assignment, or unit project-based learning task
How many absences/tardies trigger a call home and an attendance referral?
What is 3
When are parent conferences scheduled?
What is November 23–24
How many passes does Smart Pass limit students to per day?
What is 2
Under what conditions can a student be exempt from the English exam?
What is an Overall average of 90% or higher
What is the theme/title given to Unit 4?
"Times of Transition": Postmodernism & Post-Colonialism
What consequence may result from 20 absences?
What is Additional school during the summer !!!
What is the major end-of-year event all seniors look forward to?
What is Graduation in June