Author: Ashley

English I-P Syllabus

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Montclair High School

2010-2011

English Building
Room 4

Welcome to Ms. Maxwell’s Class

Hello and welcome to my English class and MHS! I have designed this syllabus in order to provide important information that will help you achieve success in this class. Keep this in your English folder all year and refer to it when necessary. You and your parent must read, sign the back page, and return to me. Make sure to complete this assignment correctly and on time: it is worth 50 easy homework points!
I look forward to a new year and meeting all of you. Let’s approach this year with excitement and open minds. In this class, you will be challenged to think critically and creatively as we encounter important issues that are relevant to our lives. Also, we will study significant literary works in order to develop ethical, aesthetic, and cultural awareness.
As my student, I will do all I can to help you learn and develop as individuals; however, this can only be achieved if you take a proactive role in your education. The standards are held high, but you can achieve anything with hard work and a positive attitude.
Your English teacher, Ms. Maxwell

Inside:

Classroom Agreement and Expectations	2
Classroom Procedures	2
Class Work and Homework Policy	2
Basis of Grading	3
Required Materials	3
What We’ll Be Reading	3
Parent Letter and Contact Information	4

Class Description

English I-P is a 9th grade level college preparation that is designed to strengthen students’ reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students will strengthen their understanding of the elements of fiction through a variety of readings: short stories, plays, poetry, and the novel. Students will also strengthen their writing processes through for informal and formal purposes. This course is designed to meet California Language Arts Standards in order to prepare students for college, the world of work, passing the high school exit exam (CAHSEE) and the CST examinations.

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English I-P Syllabus

Classroom Agreement

Respect. Respect. Respect. Throughout the year, we will actively engage ourselves in the learning process demonstrating the ability to think critically through writing, discussion, projects, presentations, and test taking. In order to gain the most out of this class, all students must learn to show respect to his or her self and others.
Agreement:
Show respect to ourselves and others.
Be prepared to learn with all materials ready when the bell rings.
Take an active role in your own education.
Consequences:
Verbal reminder
Phone call to parents and NOUP (Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance)
Behavior contract + NOUP.
**Any student can be dropped from class, losing all credits, on the 4th NOUP.

Daily Procedures

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Does this answer your question? If not, just ask.
Class begins when the bell rings: students are seated quietly & write down the lesson objective in their student agendas.
Potty breaks? 2 restroom passes, called TaDahs, are given to each student. Ask quietly without interrupting lecture time. TaDahs not used are collected at the end of the semester for 5 points each (2 TaDahs= 1 class assignment)
Out sick? Call, txt, email another student or visit the class website to know what you missed, and see Ms. Maxwell to makeup the class work or homework.
Bell-to-bell? You are graded and expected to work from the time the bell rings until the end of class. The bell does not excuse you—Ms. Maxwell does.

Class Work and Homework Policy

Class work and homework must be turned in on time to receive full credit.
Name, date, and period must be in the upper right hand corner on all assignments (No “fringe” attached).
In the event that you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed AND make up the work missed. It is important to have contact information from other students in class AND see Ms. Maxwell in the beginning of class to retrieve any class or homework. *In the event of a quiz or test, the student MUST make arrangements with the Ms. Maxwell for make-ups afterschool within 2 weeks.
Students who copy, cheat, or are dishonest on any assignment will be written up, possibly suspended, and the information will be placed on the student’s permanent high school record. Academic dishonesty is not tolerated on any level.

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2010-2011

Grading Scale
100-90% A
89-80% B
79-70% C
69-60% D
59-0% F
You will need at least a 60% (D) to pass this class.

Basis of Grading:

Essays and Tests= Freshman Research Project, benchmark & unit tests, all essays 25%
Quizzes= All quiz assessments 20%
Class work= All in-class assignments 20%
Homework= Reading responses, literature assignments, journal entries 20%
Participation= Note taking, asking questions, speaking in group discussions,
Citizenship, attitude, and respect 10%
Midterm and Final Exam= 5%
Total= 100%

Required Materials

Students are encouraged to construct an English notebook for the purpose of keeping all information organized. Please obtain a one and one-half 3-ring binder, 5 dividers, and 200 pages of lined paper. The dividers should be labeled as:
Focus lessons 2. Vocabulary 3. Literary terms
4. Writing process 5. Deep thoughts
**Students must bring MHS school agenda, pen (blue or black ink only), and English notebook to school everyday.

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
Gandhi

What We’ll Be Reading...

Title
“The Necklace”
“The Scarlet Ibis”
To Kill a Mockingbird
“I have a Dream”
Selected Poems
“A Dream Deferred”
Romeo and Juliet
Author
Guy de Maupassant
James Hurst
Harper Lee
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Diverse poets
Langston Hughes
William Shakespeare
Genre
Short Story
Short Story
Novel
Speech
Poem
Poem
Drama

Reading Standard
3.6 Plot
3.2 Theme
3.3 Narrative Analysis
3.12 Historical Period
1.1 Figurative Language
3.5 Universal Theme
3.1 Structural Features

Textbook: Holt
Essays: Freshmen Research Paper (Writing Standard 2.3)
Narrative essay (2.1)
Evaluative essay (2.2)

Parents and Guardians:

I am looking forward to a new year and teaching your son or daughter. A list of class materials have been sent home and I highly encourage students to have a 3-ring binder just for English class due to the amount of information received over the course of a year. If this is not possible, please inform me as soon as possible.
In the coming weeks, a Report Card Night will be held in the school gym, and I hope to meet you there and give you further information about how your child is performing in my class. Also, progress reports are sent home each quarter. I encourage you to visit the class website often to see our daily schedule, announcements, and homework information.
Should you have any questions or want to schedule a class visit, please do not hesitate to call or email me. I welcome phone calls on campus each Monday-Friday between 3 and 4 pm. Translation may be provided as needed. Thank you for your support!
Estoy deseando un nuevo año y la enseñanza de su hijo o hija. Una lista de materiales de clase han sido enviados a casa y yo animamos a los estudiantes a tener una carpeta de 3 anillos sólo para la clase de Inglés debido a la cantidad de información recibida durante el curso de un año. Si esto no es posible, por favor, me informen lo más pronto posible.
En las próximas semanas, un Informe del Cumplimiento de la noche se llevará a cabo en el gimnasio de la escuela, y espero poder conocerlo y hay que darle más información acerca de cómo su hijo está realizando en mi clase. Además, los informes de progreso son enviados a casa cada trimestre. Le animo a que visite el sitio Web de clase a menudo para ver nuestra programación diaria, anuncios y la información tarea.
Si tiene alguna pregunta o desea programar una visita de clase, por favor no dude en llamar o envíeme un email. Acojo con satisfacción las llamadas telefónicas en el campus, todos los lunes a viernes entre las 3 y las 4 pm. Traducción pueden ser proporcionados según la necesidad. Gracias por tu apoyo!

Ms. Maxwell—English Teacher
Email: Ashley_Maxwell@cjuhsd.net
MHS #: (909) 621-6781
Class website: www.msmaxwell.weebly.com

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Parent/Guardian Information

Name _____________________________________________ Relationship _______________________
What’s the best way to reach you? Phone or Email
Cell Phone # (_______)______________________ Home Phone # (_______)______________________
Email __________________________________________

Student and Parent Agreement

“We have read this syllabus in its entirety and understand what is expected. By signing, we agree to meet the standards of this class.”
"Hemos leído este Programa en su totalidad y comprender lo que se espera. Al firmar, nos comprometemos a cumplir con las normas de esta clase. "
________________________________ _______________________________ (print clearly) Student name (print clearly) Parent/Guardian name
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Student signature Parent/Guardian Signature