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CLHS 2015-2016
Course Syllabus
English II
Instructor: / Ms. Kylea Kennemer / Classroom: / A108Phone: / (830) 885-1789 / Conference: / 6th Period
2:02 p.m. 2:56 p.m.
E-mail / / Tutoring: / Tuesdays/Thursdays 7:5o a.m. - 8:20 a.m.
4:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
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CLHS 2015-2016
Course Syllabus
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CLHS 2015-2016
Course Syllabus
TEXT:
Mirrors and Windows, EMC Publishing
Springboard English Textual Power, Level 5, College Board
Models For Writers Rosa and Eschholz
NOVELS:
12 Angry Men, Animal Farm, additional novels
PLAYS:
Antigone, Othello, Julius Caesar
Other readings (short stories, poetry, essays, various genres) throughout the year.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In English II, students will develop an understanding for reading, writing, research, listening, speaking, and the oral and written conventions of English. Students will engage in activities that build on their prior knowledge and skills in order to strengthen their reading, writing, and oral language skills. In addition, students will continue to address earlier standards as needed while they attend to standards for their grade level. Students will read and write extensively in multiple genres and keep a portfolio of written work. Students will work independently, as well as in cooperative groups. Oral presentations will be required in addition to multi-media projects, which will be created in the campus computer lab.
CLASS RULES:
1. Be courteous and respectful.
2. Actively participate in class discussions (in a productive and constructive manner).
3. Turn in all assignments on time.
4. Arrive on time and prepared for class.
5. Cell Phones are to be OFF and put AWAY at all times, unless specified by the teacher.
EVALUATION:
Each six week grading period will consist of a combination of daily work, homework, quizzes, common assessments, and major grades. District grading scale is as follows:
· Daily work & Homework: 20% minimum of 6 required
· Quizzes & CAs: 35% minimum of 2 required (2 quizzes or 1 CA & 1 quiz)
· Major: 45% minimum of 2 required
LATE WORK:
Please note that if the assignment is 3 or more days late, no credit will be given. See the below chart for district policy regarding late work. The late work policy may not apply to projects & term papers that are scheduled in advance and can be turned in prior to an absence.
· More than three late assignments during any one six-week period may result in additional consequences.
Days Late / Percent of Grade / Example(s)1 Day / 80% / 100 records as 80
80 records as 64
60 records as 48
2 Days / 60% / 100 records as 60
80 records as 48
60 records as 36
3 or more days / 0% / No credit given—0
MAKE-UP WORK:
The number of class days allowed for makeup work to be completed for full credit will be equal to the number of times a class was missed. It is the responsibility of each student to request their makeup work upon returning to class. It is the student’s responsibility to come during tutorials for assistance with any make-up work. Any assignment not turned in within the allotted time falls within the late work guidelines.