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English 12/English 101-102
Credit: 1
2018-2019
Instructor Information:
Leslie Meyer
Arizona State University B.A., Secondary Education, English
[email protected]
lmeyerasuprep.weebly.com
High school students in English 12/English 101-102 will develop collegiate critical writing and research skills while studying American Literature. Writing assignments, performances, and projects will be integrated into each reading unit. All readings will be complimented by rigorous discussion, which in turn will lead to practical applications of the writing process as defined by Arizona State University standards.
Syllabus Goals:
All successful English 12/English 101-102 students will:
Syllabus Assessment Objectives:
The student must demonstrate mastery of these objectives. These objectives will be visible in the student’s Power School grade book.
College and Career Readiness Anchors Standards for Reading
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language
Classroom Policies and Management Plan:
The objective of my classroom management plan is to prevent problems from happening before they occur.
A critical element of this management plan is the establishment of an equitable plan based on simple rules and logical consequences. First and foremost, all ASU Preparatory Academy policies will be strictly adhered to and enforced in this classroom, including but not limited to the use of electronic devices, dress code, and academic dishonesty. In addition to the school rules, I have established the following classroom policies to clarify my expectations of all persons in our class:
Plagiarism:
It is the responsibility of the student to not deceive the instructor in any way in regard to the authorship of the work that he/she presents as his/her own. Consequences for plagiarism will be in accordance with the Arizona State University Preparatory student code of conduct. Plagiarism will be reported to the administration.
Student Attendance:
1st VIOLATION. Five tardies in one class equals one absence. Consequence for first violation equals lunch detention.
FURTHER VIOLATIONS equal lunch detention AND community service.
Absence/Late Work:
Homework
Academic Assignments
Assessments
Turn in
Retake/
Redo
Late
4 days absent = 4 days to complete work)
*A full attempt means every question/section has been attempted with the student’s best ability and turned in on original due date.
**Please note student’s individualized needs will be taken into consideration. Although we have clarified due dates and turn in procedures, we will continue to meet each students individualized needs to support their success.
Classroom Procedures:
Grading Information
Students enrolled at ASU Preparatory Academy will receive two letter grades in each of their courses. One of the letter grades is an academic grade that demonstrates if the student mastered the course objectives. The second grade is an effort grade that could reflect attendance, participation, discussions, or completion of practice assignments. Both of the letter grades will adhere to the following grading scale, but only the academic grade will be reflected on the student’s final transcript and included in the G.P.A.
A* Exceeds Plus 97-100
A Exceeds 90-96
B Meets 80-89
C Approaches 70-79
D Approaches 60-69
F Falls Far Below 50-59
Materials: The following items are required for this class:
Please see classroom handout for academic options regarding ENG101/102
Syllabus Acknowledgement:
English 12/English 101-102
Please complete the syllabus signature page with the appropriate signatures acknowledging receipt of this syllabus at: lmeyerasuprep.weebly.com
Thank you,
Leslie Meyer
PARENTS/GUARDIANS: IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING EMAIL COMMUNICATION:
Communication is important in aiding your son or daughter in receiving the best possible education. The best and quickest communication method for me is via e-mail. Please contact me with any questions or concerns: [email protected]
Credit: 1
2018-2019
Instructor Information:
Leslie Meyer
Arizona State University B.A., Secondary Education, English
[email protected]
lmeyerasuprep.weebly.com
High school students in English 12/English 101-102 will develop collegiate critical writing and research skills while studying American Literature. Writing assignments, performances, and projects will be integrated into each reading unit. All readings will be complimented by rigorous discussion, which in turn will lead to practical applications of the writing process as defined by Arizona State University standards.
Syllabus Goals:
All successful English 12/English 101-102 students will:
- Explore various aspects of our culture using observation, interviews, surveys, library sources, Internet sources, and personal experience (among other possibilities)
- Write for a variety of audiences (academic and community)
- Provide various kinds of support for their claims
- Practice evaluating the validity of information used as support
- Use structure, language, documentation and format appropriate for audience and purpose
- Write and revise drafts and integrate feedback from peers, teachers, and other readers
- Use a variety of organizational strategies (such as, for example, organizing main ideas chronologically, sequentially, deductively, and inductively)
Syllabus Assessment Objectives:
The student must demonstrate mastery of these objectives. These objectives will be visible in the student’s Power School grade book.
College and Career Readiness Anchors Standards for Reading
- Key Ideas and Details
- Craft and Structure
- Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
- Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing
- Text Types and Purposes
- Production and Distribution of Writing
- Research to Build and Present Knowledge
- Range of Writing
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening
- Comprehension and Collaboration
- Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language
- Conventions of Standard English
- Knowledge of Language
- Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Classroom Policies and Management Plan:
The objective of my classroom management plan is to prevent problems from happening before they occur.
A critical element of this management plan is the establishment of an equitable plan based on simple rules and logical consequences. First and foremost, all ASU Preparatory Academy policies will be strictly adhered to and enforced in this classroom, including but not limited to the use of electronic devices, dress code, and academic dishonesty. In addition to the school rules, I have established the following classroom policies to clarify my expectations of all persons in our class:
- Integrity above all.
- Come to class prepared to learn. Be prepared to creative, build, investigate, study, and document every day. Be in class and ready to work at the official start time for the class. Come to class with all the necessary materials for success. Take responsibility for your own learning.
- Be appropriate and show respects for others. Any conduct, which is harmful, obstructive, disruptive, or interferes with the educational process is prohibited. You are expected to respect the educational environment. All Arizona State University Preparatory policies will be strictly adhered to and enforced in this classroom, including but not limited to the use of electronic devices, dress code, and academic dishonesty.
- Remain attentive during classroom presentations, discussions, lecture, and projects. You are responsible for attaining information given. You are also expected to be present and engaged from the beginning of class to the end. Offer ideas, participate in discussions, engage in investigations/studies/projects, and complete your own work.
- Be positive. Enjoy the opportunity to learn and respectfully listen to ideas and opinions that may differ from your own opinions. Put forth your best effort with every endeavor.
Plagiarism:
It is the responsibility of the student to not deceive the instructor in any way in regard to the authorship of the work that he/she presents as his/her own. Consequences for plagiarism will be in accordance with the Arizona State University Preparatory student code of conduct. Plagiarism will be reported to the administration.
Student Attendance:
1st VIOLATION. Five tardies in one class equals one absence. Consequence for first violation equals lunch detention.
FURTHER VIOLATIONS equal lunch detention AND community service.
Absence/Late Work:
- It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of his/her absences and make-up work. In the event that you are absent, visit the teacher’s Weebly webpage where you will find the course’s online plan book. Parents can link directly to the teacher’s pages from their child’s Weebly webpage.
- Portions of the Cambridge Exam Coursework can only be completed during class. The student must understand that this policy is in place to align with the Cambridge IGSCE exams and must be followed explicitly. Additionally, limited to no teacher feedback is allowed by Cambridge on the coursework components.
- If you miss a test/quiz/essay, you will need to schedule a time during learning lab or after school to make-up the work. If you need clarification about a missed assignment, please schedule time with me during learning lab or before/after school. Effort assignments are not accepted past the due date. Assessments to demonstrate mastery will be accepted after the due date with penalty as outlined below.
Homework
Academic Assignments
Assessments
Turn in
- On due date in class
- On due date in class (when collected)
- On assigned date in class
Retake/
Redo
- Effort questions may not be redone
- Academic work may be retaken within 5 school days from grade post unless otherwise stated by the teacher. Only one redo allowed. 96% max score on redo.
- In order to redo, students must have turned in a full attempt*.
- Not all assignments will be eligible for redo, teacher discretion.
- Requirements: HW/practice or other assigned study options completed in order to be eligible for retake as well as scheduled tutoring with teacher (amount of tutoring will be at teacher discretion).
- Only 1 redo allowed.
- 96% max score on retake
- Redo must be completed within 5 school days from grade post unless otherwise stated by the teacher
- Requirements: HW/practice or other assigned study options completed in order to be eligible for retake as well as scheduled tutoring with teacher (amount of tutoring will be at teacher discretion).
- Only 1 retake allowed.
- 96% max score on retake
- Retake must be completed within 5 school days from grade post.
Late
- Not able to turn effort assignments in late unless otherwise stated by the teacher
- Late assignments will be accepted up to 5 days after the day the assignment was due for a 5% reduction each late day.
- Max loss of 25%
- Sick/Documented excused absences: Completed within the amount of time absent
4 days absent = 4 days to complete work)
- Planned absences: assessments should be taken prior to absence when possible.
*A full attempt means every question/section has been attempted with the student’s best ability and turned in on original due date.
**Please note student’s individualized needs will be taken into consideration. Although we have clarified due dates and turn in procedures, we will continue to meet each students individualized needs to support their success.
Classroom Procedures:
- No food, drink, gum, or candy in class. Closed water bottles only!
- Be prepared to develop ideas, revise and problem solve every day.
- Be prepared to write and/or create every day.
- Remain in assigned seat unless directed otherwise. Pencil sharpening, throwing away papers, etc. will take place prior to the start of class.
- Once you have entered the classroom, you are in “learning mode” and will begin completing the daily seatwork.
- Socializing/horseplay will not take place within the classroom.
- With a limited number of minutes in the class and many objectives, we must work diligently at all times.
- Passes from class will be limited. Students need to be in class at all times in order to effectively participate.
- In an effort to “go green,” students will be required to participate in online discussions and submit typed assignments. Assignments will be graded electronically and returned to the student online.
Grading Information
Students enrolled at ASU Preparatory Academy will receive two letter grades in each of their courses. One of the letter grades is an academic grade that demonstrates if the student mastered the course objectives. The second grade is an effort grade that could reflect attendance, participation, discussions, or completion of practice assignments. Both of the letter grades will adhere to the following grading scale, but only the academic grade will be reflected on the student’s final transcript and included in the G.P.A.
A* Exceeds Plus 97-100
A Exceeds 90-96
B Meets 80-89
C Approaches 70-79
D Approaches 60-69
F Falls Far Below 50-59
Materials: The following items are required for this class:
- A pen
- A notebook devoted to English 12/English 101-102 only
- An open mind and positive attitude
- A student Gmail account
Please see classroom handout for academic options regarding ENG101/102
Syllabus Acknowledgement:
English 12/English 101-102
Please complete the syllabus signature page with the appropriate signatures acknowledging receipt of this syllabus at: lmeyerasuprep.weebly.com
Thank you,
Leslie Meyer
PARENTS/GUARDIANS: IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING EMAIL COMMUNICATION:
Communication is important in aiding your son or daughter in receiving the best possible education. The best and quickest communication method for me is via e-mail. Please contact me with any questions or concerns: [email protected]