Legacy High School A Global Studies School

Course Expectations 2017-2018 AP Literature and Composition

Instructor: Rosemary Kean-Walsh LHS Room 1104 Phone: (702) 799-1777 Voice Mail 4076 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] http://www.legacyhigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=395731&type=u turnitin: class id: 15399122 password: High School Google classroom code: tawcdf Edmodo code: k6fjvs

Course Scope: This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP English Literature and Composition examination. This college-level curriculum engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style and themes, as well as smaller-scale elements such as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course fulfills one of the English credits required for high school graduation. Course Goals: The course includes intensive study of representative works from various genres and periods, concentrating on works of recognized literary merit. The pieces chosen invite and reward rereading and do not, like ephemeral works in such popular genres as detective or romance fiction, yield all (or nearly all) of their pleasures of thought and feeling the first time through. The AP English Literature and Composition Development Committee agrees with Henry David Thoreau that it is wisest to read the best books first; the committee also believes that such reading should be accompanied by thoughtful discussion and writing about those books in the company of one’s fellow students.

Textbooks The following text(s) will be utilized in this course:  Meyer, Michael Ed. The Bedford Introduction to Literature. 8th ed. Bedford St. Martin’s. New York, 2008. Print.

Legacy High School Page: 1  Possible novels selected for 2017-2018 school year. Daisy Miller Henry James Heart of Darkness Joseph Conrad The Merchant of Vince William Shakespeare Hamlet William Shakespeare One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Ken Kesey Pride and Prejudice Jane Austen Awakening Kate Chopin Power of One Bryce Courtenay Invisible Man Ralph Ellison Metamorphosis Frank Kafka The Story of Edgar Sawtelle David Wroblewski (Summer Reading) How to Read Literature Thomas Foster (Summer Reading)

TBD-Outside Reading Novels *Students are responsible for having their own copy of each novel; however, there is a possibility that these novels may be provided by the school.

Student Supplies: Students must maintain supplies for the entire year. *Pens and pencils *Highlighters-you will need all four colors (yellow, pink, blue, green) *Paper. *Binder: 1½ with 5 pocket dividers (Resources, SAT/Voice Warm-Ups, Notes (Taken in class-printed), Previous AP Test, Returned Work)

Tardy Policy Tardiness is a serious disruption to the educational program. Every student is required to be in his/her seat when the tardy bell rings. With that in mind, the Legacy High School Tardy Policy will be strictly enforced. On the first tardy, the student will be warned; on the second tardy, another warning will be issued, and the parent will be contacted; on the third tardy and all subsequent tardies, the student will be sent to the deans’ office and placed on a Required Parent Conference. If a student is 30 minutes late to class, they will be marked absent.

Description of Grading Procedures- Since this is an AP class, grades will be weighted. All assignments, notes, presentations, portfolios, and tests/quizzes will be graded on a point system and put into the correct weight category specified below. The majority of assignments will be posted on http://turnitin.com, google classroom, and http://www.legacyhigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=395731&type=u.

Grading Policy  Grading Scale: A-90% - 100% B-80% - 89% C-70% - 79% D-60% - 69% F-Below 60%

 Semester Grades: 40% Quarter 1/3 Grade 40% Quarter 2/4 Grade 20% Semester/Final Exam

 Standards of Preparation. All work is expected to be polished and adhere to grammatical standards and MLA formatting. Any handwritten work needs to be legible. This is a college level course and all work should reflect high standards.

Category Notes: Weight:

Legacy High School Page: 2 Summative Assessment (Written) The goal of summative assessment 50 is to evaluate student learning. Examples of assignments will be: AP tests/quizzes (short answer, true/false, 40 minute AP time writes, essays, final projects, and Semester Portfolios Summative Assessment (MC) Multiple Choice Questions 10% Formative Assessment The goal of formative assessment is 25% to monitor student learning. Examples of assignments will be: daily assignments and homework. Speaking/Listening The goal of speaking/ listening is to 15% participate in a range of collaborative discussions based on texts, building on other’s ideas and expressing ideas persuasively. Examples of assignments will be: presentations/Socratic Seminars, performance during Socratic seminars based on the established rubric, and individual & group presentations.

AP Testing- Students enrolled in AP classes are expected to take the AP exam in May. This year’s AP Test will be held on May 9, 2018. The exam fee is $94.00, which is payable to the banker. Students can pay this fee at any time. Students are provided with the opportunity to participate in fundraisers and apply for fee waivers to reduce the fee. Students may see their counselor or teacher, if they are experiencing a financial hardship or need to make payment arrangements. There will be a mandatory full test practice held in the spring for all students, whether they plan to take the AP Exam or not. This practice exam allows students to evaluate where their strengths and weaknesses are before the actual exam date.

Make-up Work, Late Work, and Attendance Daily attendance is essential in this course. If a student obtains 7 or more unexcused absences per semester, a failing grade will be issued. Many activities in class cannot be repeated or made up. These activities may include lectures, demonstrations, or group work. Much of the work in this class builds skills needed for the next assignment. Missing class puts the student in jeopardy of learning skills needed to succeed. Lack of participation as a result of a student's non-attendance in class may negatively impact the student's grade.

 Make up work follows the Legacy Policy. It is up to the student to obtain and complete make-up work. The teacher only discusses make up work before school or after school. Students have three days per day absent starting from the first day they return to complete and return missed assignments. Assignments assigned prior to the absence are due the first day upon a student’s return.  Make-up Work (Classroom policy): Students will be responsible to obtain their missed work before or after school only. Students who need additional assistance from the teacher including making up tests and quizzes are to arrange to meet with the teacher before or after school. Scheduling time during lunch is not available.  Demonstrations, group work and lectures are one-time events. While students may complete an alternative assignment to make up the grade, there is no way to make-up the learning experiences these activities offer.

Hours of Availability- The teacher is available daily to assist students, with the exception of Tuesdays. A student will need to notify the teacher when he/she needs assistance in the event that there is a scheduled parent conference, faculty meeting, an activity meeting, or the teacher is not available on a particular day the student is in need. Tests and quizzes may be made up before or after school only during the available times.

Legacy High School Page: 3 Plagiarism Definition and Consequences: Plagiarism is the copying of any material from another person without giving that person credit for the material. It is also using the idea of another person without giving that person credit for the idea. Should any student copy the work of another student or printed source, the student will receive zero points on the assignment and a dean’s or counselor’s referral.

Classroom Behavior Expectations  Progressive discipline will be followed for any inappropriate conduct in class.  This is a college level course and the behavior of the students is expected to reflect such.  Students are expected to be in their desk ready to work when the bell rings and remain in their seats until dismissed at the end of class.  While cell phones can be helpful to a student’s performance, texting and other non-class related use of the device will result in it being confiscated. They may NOT be present on a student’s desk. Any confiscated items will be handed over to the Dean’s Office.  Focus needs to be on class discussion, and therefore, no headphones will be allowed.  Corridor and restroom passes will only be given in dire emergencies.  Food, drink, gum, candy, etc. in class is not permitted. Only bottled water.  Take care of school and personal property.

 Citizenship o O = Outstanding: This student exhibits mature behavior and self-control. The student contributes to the class and causes few, if any, disruptions to the learning of others. This student rarely needs reminding of the policies and procedures and is an example to others. o S = Satisfactory: This student exhibits mature behavior and self-control most of the time. The student rarely disrupts the class, and participates on a regular basis. The student occasionally needs to be reminded of classroom policies and procedures, but overall the student behaves in an appropriate manner. o N = Needs Improvement: This student does not exhibit mature behavior or self-control on a regular basis. This student interrupts the learning of others and often needs to be reminded of the policies and procedures. o U = Unsatisfactory: This student regularly disrupts the class and distracts others. The student has been reminded of the policies and procedures and chooses not to adhere to them. The student may have been referred to the dean for disciplinary measures and the parents may have been contacted for habitual disciplinary problems.

The College Board approved syllabus for this course is available for viewing on the class webpage at http://www.legacyhigh.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=395731&type=u.

Legacy High School Page: 4 Please complete this page, remove from packet and return to school by August 25, 2017.

Acknowledgement of Course Expectations AP Literature and Composition Mrs. Kean-Walsh

Note: Students who enroll in an AP course are expected to remain in the course for the ENTIRE school year. University credit is generally granted for test scores of 3 and above, with 5 being the highest score. However, a test score of 1 or 2 enhances the opportunity for scholarships and university admission.

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Legacy High School Page: 5 PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to join the following online websites: 1. Turnitin.com: class id: 15399122 password: High School-used to submit assignments 2. Google classroom: class code-tawcdf: some class assignments, resource tools, and other materials will be posted 3. Edmodo code: k6fjvs-classroom discussions and group blogs related to various required readings and responses to various educationally sound videos (Ted Talks) will be posted 4. Remind 101: See the back side of this handout for instructions. All class announcements and reminders about deadlines will be posted. Parents are invited to join, as well.

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