<p> Our Mission Statement: At Lord Byng Secondary our goal is to provide a safe learning environment that enables students to challenge their intellectual and creative abilities and allows them to meet their full potential as citizens.</p><p>ENGLISH 11 - COURSE OUTLINE 2012-13 Ms. C. Lew</p><p>THIS IS TO BE KEPT IN YOUR ENGLISH BINDER ALL YEAR!</p><p>Please bring to each class: Term 1 –30% 3-ring binder with dividers Term 2 – 40% (includes Mid-year extra paper exam =16% of school year mark) pens (dark ink), pencils, highlighter Term 3 – 30% Student Agenda Final Exam – none! Silent reading book Course material </p><p>Written work includes paragraphs, creative writing, responses and essays to demonstrate critical, creative and reflective thinking expressed clearly and effectively. In-class writing is to be expected. ( min. 40% each term)</p><p>Speaking & Listening, Participation includes positive and productive class involvement (active listening, thoughtful discussion, pertinent questions…) and bringing course materials and supplies to class. Each class you will earn or lose points. (7.5%)*</p><p>Silent Reading requires literary reading material brought to each class that you are able and willing to read for the required time. Written record and personal responses will be checked. (10%)*</p><p>Home & Class Work requires careful and prompt completion of assigned work (12.5%)*</p><p>Projects, tests, quizzes will make up balance of mark each term (30%)* *allocation of marks may be adjusted each term to best reflect class assignments</p><p>Goals for students are detailed in the BC Ministry of Education prescribed learning outcomes for this course http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/ela1112/elapref.htm Punctuality, attendance and due dates are enforced Please refer to the ‘School Expectations and Policies’ in your Agenda.</p><p>If you are late, knock once quietly and wait – you will not be able to recover missed marks due to lateness.</p><p>Missed tests, late assignments: A parent-written note is required for consideration to write a missed test (includes in-class writing). Be prepared to write at scheduled time or receive zero. </p><p>To demonstrate your responsibility and accountability, hand in all assignments on time. Late assignments receive a penalty of 10% per calendar day, including non-instructional days. Assignments will only be accepted up to one week after due date or term cut-off, whichever comes first.</p><p>Dear Student,</p><p>Please read these expectations carefully and share them with your parent/guardian. When you have read, discussed and understood the content of this hand-out, sign your name in the space provided and have your parent/guardian do the same.</p><p>When you and your parent/guardian have signed your names, place the whole document into your English binder for future reference. Notebook checks will require it to be present in neat and complete condition.</p><p>Sincerely,</p><p>Ms. Lew Webmail: [email protected] Parents, please contact me via this address.</p><p>Student signature: ______date: ______</p><p>Parent/Guardian signature: ______date: ______</p>