ELA Coursework
How many main texts are we reviewing this school year?
Three.
What is the grading scale being used in class?
Traditional grading scale ("A" through "F").
What are the four Classroom Expectations?
Be prepared! Be kind! Be respectful! Be your own advocate!
What are this year's book titles and who are they by?
1. Summer of the Mariposas by Guadalupe Garcia McCall
2. The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
3. Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki and James D. Houston
What is the policy for late work?
All English work will receive a one week grace period after the due date. However, there will be a point penalty the longer it takes for you to turn-in your work.
* 1-2 days late: Highest possible grade is 90%.
* 3-4 days late: Highest possible grade is 80%
* 5-7 days late: Highest possible grade is 70%
What are the three things expected of you when you enter the classroom?
1) Be in your ASSIGNED seat, ready, and transitioning to using your INSIDE voice.
2) Have all technological items SILENT, OFF, and AWAY.
3) Begin independent reading and/or the warm-up.
What is the genre of each class text?
1. Summer of the Mariposas is a FICTIONAL text.
2. The Omnivore's Dilemma is NON-FICTION.
3. Farewell to Manzanar is a NON-FICTION MEMOIR.
Classwork & Homework: 30%
Participation & Community: 15%
Projects & Tests: 25%
Essays: 30%What do you need to do when you're absent?
If you are absent, be sure to…
1) Have a parent/guardian notify the front office.
2) Notify me ahead of time (if possible) or let me know the day of through email. I will try my best to send over the memo of what we did that day.
It is expected for you to come back to class prepared and ready. The goal is having your work done when you walk through the door!
Who needs to sign the syllabus?
You and your parent/guardian.
What happens when you plagiarize?
Immediate zero in the grade book. You may make-up your work after a teacher-parent meeting is held.
How many bathroom breaks do you get per quarter?
Four!
When is the signed syllabus due?
Monday, September 07th.
Will there be homework?
YES! Be ready to read outside of class.
What is the Technology Policy in class? What happens if you don't follow it?
NEVER have your phone out! If personal technological items are out during class time, I will…
1) I see your phone/headphones out after your first warning, so I take your phone/headphones for the ENTIRE DAY!
2) You refuse to hand over your phone/headphones, so the counselor is notified, you receive a referral, and your phone/headphones are sent to the office for the ENTIRE DAY!