Class Syllabus
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English I PAP Course Description 2016-2017
Mrs. Willis
Email: [email protected]
English I PAP is an advanced English course designed to prepare students for their academic career in PAP and AP. The ultimate goal is to enable students to pass the junior level AP Language and Composition test and the senior level AP Literature and Composition test and earn college credit for English in high school. Thus, at the freshman level, we begin laying the foundation for the skills needed to succeed in AP/LEAP in the upper grades. Furthermore, since literature and history are closely connected, it is important to address significant historical occurrences as they relate to our assigned readings. Historical background information will be provided in the form of lecture notes and/or additional reading.
The class is rigorous and demanding, but will begin preparing your child for the college experience. In order to be successful in the course, students should arrive at class well-prepared and ready to work hard over the next eighteen weeks. Listed below is an overview of our units and assigned readings throughout the semester. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding these, please do not hesitate to contact me either by phone or via email.
Literature Overview
Romeo and Juliet
This can be found for free online; however, it is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED that students buy the No Fear Shakespeare version that is in the link.
Link to Book on Amazon
A Tale of Two Cities
*Students will need to purchase. I prefer the Dover Publications; Unabridged edition (December 31, 1998)
Link to Book on Amazon
Fahrenheit 451
Link to Book on Amazon
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I. Classroom Policies
1. The Marcus High School tardy policy will be strictly enforced. Stay in your seat until the bell rings for dismissal.
2. Drinks are allowed in the classroom, but food is not allowed.
3. All assignments (unless otherwise specified) must be written in blue or black ink on white, lined notebook paper. All typed papers should be in black, Times New Roman, twelve point font. Points will be deducted from overall grade if formatting is incorrect. Colored paper and strange fonts make grading difficult.
4. Please remember this is a Pre-AP course. Any use of email and/or texting slang is unacceptable in formal essays and papers. If this happens repeatedly, your grade will reflect it!
5. Cell phones are only allowed when teacher gives permission.
6. Respect the rights and opinions of others. Everyone is entitled to voice his/her ideas in a safe and supportive environment.
7. All essays and process papers will be kept in your writing folder in my room until the end of the semester. This is an English department policy.
II. Grading Policies
Grades will be weighted as follow per the Marcus High School English department’s policy:
Summative Grades – 70%
Formative Grades– 30%
Midterm and Final Exams – 15% of the final nine weeks average.
Due to the large amount of reading material for this course, you will be responsible for nightly reading passages. Most quizzes given pertain to the assigned readings. Vocabulary quizzes are every two weeks.
1. Per the English Department policy, you have the number of days missed plus one additional day to make up any and all work. It is your responsibility to check the assignment folder upon your return and see me for any handouts. Any work due on the day a school sponsored activity occurs, must be turned in either the day before or first thing in the morning.
2. If you are absent the day a major assignment is due, it is your responsibility to either email the assignment or get it to school. The email must be received by 8:15 am. NO EXCEPTIONS.
3. If an assignment is turned in a day late, the maximum grade a student will receive is a 70. If an assignment is two days late, the maximum grade a student can receive is a 50. Any assignment more than two days late will receive a 0.
4. Missed tests and quizzes are made up by appointment only.
III.Academic Dishonesty
MHS Policy
Honor in class work and examinations are more important than any grade that may be received. Students are to assume the responsibility of not cheating, of not giving the appearance of cheating, of not contributing to the cheating of others, and for reporting violation of this responsibility to teachers and/or administrators. Students reporting cheating violations will be protected from harassment, ridicule, and criticism for demonstrating their convictions to honor and honesty.
An important part of academic honesty is avoiding any intentional or unintentional plagiarism. Plagiarism can be presenting someone else’s ideas as your own or using another person’s ideas or work without proper credit. Practice academic honesty in all work that you do.
Grade and discipline consequences can apply to any occurrences of academic dishonesty.
Consequences of Cheating
Any student caught cheating will receive an office referral and a grade of zero on the compromised assignment. The student will have the opportunity to redo a similarly structured assignment; however, the student is only allowed to redo the assignment after partaking in a parent teacher conference and attending a tutorial session to enhance understanding of missed concepts. The maximum grade a child can receive on a make up assignment that was provided as a replacement because of academic dishonesty is 50%.
IV. Tutoring
Tutorial times are subject to change. Schedule is posted for students outside my classroom door.
Parents, I look forward to having your son/daughter in my English I PAP class. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.
Please be sure to sign the Syllabus Acknowledgement Form at the top of the page.
Sign Acknowledgment Form
English I PAP Course Description 2016-2017
Mrs. Willis
Email: [email protected]
English I PAP is an advanced English course designed to prepare students for their academic career in PAP and AP. The ultimate goal is to enable students to pass the junior level AP Language and Composition test and the senior level AP Literature and Composition test and earn college credit for English in high school. Thus, at the freshman level, we begin laying the foundation for the skills needed to succeed in AP/LEAP in the upper grades. Furthermore, since literature and history are closely connected, it is important to address significant historical occurrences as they relate to our assigned readings. Historical background information will be provided in the form of lecture notes and/or additional reading.
The class is rigorous and demanding, but will begin preparing your child for the college experience. In order to be successful in the course, students should arrive at class well-prepared and ready to work hard over the next eighteen weeks. Listed below is an overview of our units and assigned readings throughout the semester. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding these, please do not hesitate to contact me either by phone or via email.
Literature Overview
Romeo and Juliet
This can be found for free online; however, it is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED that students buy the No Fear Shakespeare version that is in the link.
Link to Book on Amazon
A Tale of Two Cities
*Students will need to purchase. I prefer the Dover Publications; Unabridged edition (December 31, 1998)
Link to Book on Amazon
Fahrenheit 451
Link to Book on Amazon
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I. Classroom Policies
1. The Marcus High School tardy policy will be strictly enforced. Stay in your seat until the bell rings for dismissal.
2. Drinks are allowed in the classroom, but food is not allowed.
3. All assignments (unless otherwise specified) must be written in blue or black ink on white, lined notebook paper. All typed papers should be in black, Times New Roman, twelve point font. Points will be deducted from overall grade if formatting is incorrect. Colored paper and strange fonts make grading difficult.
4. Please remember this is a Pre-AP course. Any use of email and/or texting slang is unacceptable in formal essays and papers. If this happens repeatedly, your grade will reflect it!
5. Cell phones are only allowed when teacher gives permission.
6. Respect the rights and opinions of others. Everyone is entitled to voice his/her ideas in a safe and supportive environment.
7. All essays and process papers will be kept in your writing folder in my room until the end of the semester. This is an English department policy.
II. Grading Policies
Grades will be weighted as follow per the Marcus High School English department’s policy:
Summative Grades – 70%
Formative Grades– 30%
Midterm and Final Exams – 15% of the final nine weeks average.
Due to the large amount of reading material for this course, you will be responsible for nightly reading passages. Most quizzes given pertain to the assigned readings. Vocabulary quizzes are every two weeks.
1. Per the English Department policy, you have the number of days missed plus one additional day to make up any and all work. It is your responsibility to check the assignment folder upon your return and see me for any handouts. Any work due on the day a school sponsored activity occurs, must be turned in either the day before or first thing in the morning.
2. If you are absent the day a major assignment is due, it is your responsibility to either email the assignment or get it to school. The email must be received by 8:15 am. NO EXCEPTIONS.
3. If an assignment is turned in a day late, the maximum grade a student will receive is a 70. If an assignment is two days late, the maximum grade a student can receive is a 50. Any assignment more than two days late will receive a 0.
4. Missed tests and quizzes are made up by appointment only.
III.Academic Dishonesty
MHS Policy
Honor in class work and examinations are more important than any grade that may be received. Students are to assume the responsibility of not cheating, of not giving the appearance of cheating, of not contributing to the cheating of others, and for reporting violation of this responsibility to teachers and/or administrators. Students reporting cheating violations will be protected from harassment, ridicule, and criticism for demonstrating their convictions to honor and honesty.
An important part of academic honesty is avoiding any intentional or unintentional plagiarism. Plagiarism can be presenting someone else’s ideas as your own or using another person’s ideas or work without proper credit. Practice academic honesty in all work that you do.
Grade and discipline consequences can apply to any occurrences of academic dishonesty.
Consequences of Cheating
Any student caught cheating will receive an office referral and a grade of zero on the compromised assignment. The student will have the opportunity to redo a similarly structured assignment; however, the student is only allowed to redo the assignment after partaking in a parent teacher conference and attending a tutorial session to enhance understanding of missed concepts. The maximum grade a child can receive on a make up assignment that was provided as a replacement because of academic dishonesty is 50%.
IV. Tutoring
Tutorial times are subject to change. Schedule is posted for students outside my classroom door.
Parents, I look forward to having your son/daughter in my English I PAP class. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.
Please be sure to sign the Syllabus Acknowledgement Form at the top of the page.