Meet the Teacher
What university did Mr. Casey earn his undergraduate degree from?
Indiana University
Where should students put their phones when they enter the class?
Phone Pockets
You missed a day of class without an excuse! How many days do you have to submit missed assignments.
5 calendar days.
What specific kind of literature will be studied in this class?
American Literature
When is the "Syllabus Acknowledgement Statement" Due?
Friday, August 14th
At which college did Mr. Casey earn his master's degree?
The Citadel
What are the three things you should do when entering the class?
1. Put your phones in the pockets.
2. Sit and get out supplies.
3. Read the board and follow directions.
How many points are deducted per day for a missing assignment?
10 per day.
What do you need to submit when turning in an assignment late, both excused and unexcused?
Late Work Form (found in Canvas)
Where can you go to recieve extra help on English homework, assignments, and tests/essays?
FOCUS
How many years has Mr. Casey been teaching at Lucy Beckham?
6 Years
What supplies should be brought to class every day?
Composition Notebook
Folder or Binder
Pen or Pencil
Highlighters
Chromebook
Novels when appropriate
What weekly assignments will you be completing on top of nomal course work.
Achive 3000
NoRedInk
Wordly Wise (Vocabulary)
What are the three parts of the final project?
Literary Annotations -15%
Annotated Bibliography of Research Sources -15%
In Person Presentations - 70%
Where can you find all classwork, due dates, weekly agendas, and assignment lock dates?
Canvas
What is the room number of Mr. Casey's office?
208
Under what specific classroom scenario are students expected to work in complete silence?
Reading
Also Quizzes and Tests but I did not mention that :)
What is Mr. Casey's policy on reassessments? (Taking a test/quiz or writing an essay multiple times because you scored poorly)
There are no reassessment opportunities.
(Certain extraneous circumstances will be considered)
What are the 4 novels we are planning to read this school year?
The Crucible
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The Great Gatsby
What percentage of your grade is each category of assignment (Daily, Minor, Major)?
Daily - 20%
Classwork, Achieve, NoRedInk, etc.
Minor - 30%
Quizzes, Small projects, CDCM Paragraphs, etc.
Major - 50%
Tests, Essays, Large Projects, etc.
When are Mr. Casey's planning periods?
3rd and 8th periods
By what date should students have their copies of The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
August 17th
What are the penalities for using AI on an assignment? Must include ALL penalties.
A grade of a 0
Office referral
Email/call home
What are the four essential learning outcomes for this course?
Develop your:
Public Speaking/Presenting Skills
Academic Writing
Personal Writing
Engaging in the Research Process
What is the exact email address (spell it!) you should use to contact Mr. Casey?
conor_casey@charleston.k12.sc.us