COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In Research and Writing, the students will be able to
• understand and respond to what they hear, read and experience
- communicate accurately, appropriately, confidently and effectively
- enjoy and appreciate a variety of language
• promote personal development and an understanding of themselves and others.
ASSESSMENT STANDARDS & OBJECTIVES:
The student must demonstrate mastery of these objectives. These objectives will be visible in the student’s Power School grade book.
A01 Show detailed knowledge of the content of literary texts in the three main forms (Drama, Poetry, and Prose);
A02 Understand the meanings of literary texts and their contexts, and explore texts beyond surface meanings to show deeper awareness of ideas and attitudes;
A03 Recognize and appreciate ways in which writers use language, structure, and form to create and shape meanings and effects;
A04 Communicate a sensitive and informed personal response to literary texts.
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
* Be prepared to work - Be in class and ready to work at the official start time for the class. Come to class with all necessary materials for success. Take responsibility for your own learning.
* Be appropriate - 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.
* Be attentive - 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 and group activities, 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.
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 teachers’ Weebly Webpage where you will find the course’s online plan book. You can link directly to the teachers’ pages from your child’s weebly web page.
* 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 expected to be turned in on the due date!!
*A full attempt requires every question has been attempted
***Individual student needs will be respected and considered
Homework
Academic Assignments
Assessments
Turn in
On due date in class
(when collected)
On due date in class
(when collected)
On assigned date in class
Retake/
Redo
- No retake on HW for points if Effort grade.
- If academic HW assignments, they may retake/redo for points, specifications at teacher discretion.
- In order to redo, must have turned in a full attempt*. Not all assignments will be eligible for redo, teacher discretion.
- Requirements: All HW/practice completed to be eligible for redo and schedule tutoring with teacher. (amount of tutoring will be at teacher discretion)
- Only 1 redo allowed
- 96% max score on redo.
- Redo must be completed within 5 school days from grade post unless otherwise stated by teacher.
- Requirements: All HW/practice completed to be eligible for retake and schedule 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
- Effort - no credit
- Academic - at teacher discretion late work will be accepted for reduced points, up to 5 school days late, as outlined in teacher syllabus.
- Sick/Documented excused absences: Completed within the amount of time absent (1 day = 1 day, 4 days= 4 days) or at teacher discretion
- Planned absences: assessments should be taken prior to absence
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.
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:
* No food, drink, gum, or candy in class. Closed water bottles only!
* Be prepared to write 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 formal
essays and 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 grade point average.
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 suggested for this class:
*Journal Notebook
*Pencils/Black or Blue Pens
*Highlighters
COURSE SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)
1. Grammar
2. Essay writing
3. Coursework writing
SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Please complete the syllabus signature page with the appropriate signatures acknowledging receipt of this syllabus at: lmeyerasuprep.weebly.com
Thank you,
Leslie Meyer