Honors English III Syllabus
Course Description
This course is centered around the study of the major authors, poets, and playwrights who contributed to the development of a truly World literature. This course will also include intensive evaluation of nonfiction and informational text. Students will employ critical thinking skills in evaluating the literature and nonfiction pieces selected for Honors English 3. This course also includes a thorough review of grammar skills, extensive writing, and the continuing mastery of vocabulary. Sophistication of content and instructional pace will be increased for the honors level of instruction.
This course is centered around the study of the major authors, poets, and playwrights who contributed to the development of a truly World literature. This course will also include intensive evaluation of nonfiction and informational text. Students will employ critical thinking skills in evaluating the literature and nonfiction pieces selected for Honors English 3. This course also includes a thorough review of grammar skills, extensive writing, and the continuing mastery of vocabulary. Sophistication of content and instructional pace will be increased for the honors level of instruction.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES: NOT REQUIRED, BUT GREATLY APPRECIATED:
1. Pens (blue or black ink) 1. Tissues
2. Pens (red, purple, or green ink) - for editing 2. Pack of cheap pens
3. Loose leaf notebook paper
4. 3-ring binder (1-2”)
5. One 3 subject spiral notebooks with holes (one for vocabulary, one for grammar/SAT QUES, one for writing - kept in binder)
6. Highlighters
1. Pens (blue or black ink) 1. Tissues
2. Pens (red, purple, or green ink) - for editing 2. Pack of cheap pens
3. Loose leaf notebook paper
4. 3-ring binder (1-2”)
5. One 3 subject spiral notebooks with holes (one for vocabulary, one for grammar/SAT QUES, one for writing - kept in binder)
6. Highlighters
GRADING POLICY
- As per school policy, you and your parents can access ProgressBook daily. I update grades at least once a week.
- I do NOT use a weighted graded scale. All grades are calculated using a straight point average.
- The categories listed on Progress Book are:
- Tests
- Quizzes
- Homework
- In-class Assignments
- Papers/Projects
- I adhere to the Oak Hills grading scale: A = 89.50-100, B = 79.50-89.49, C = 69.50-79.49, D = 59.50-69.49, F = 0-59.49
PLAGIARISM/CHEATING: This occurs when a student represents another’s language or ideas as his or her own. This includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, copying another student’s homework, and copying/pasting from a website. Students found guilty of plagiarism/cheating will receive a zero on the assignment, a phone call to his/her parent, and an office referral.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
- It is YOUR responsibility to get all makeup work. As Honors students, I would expect you to exhaust all your resources to obtain your missing work: call a friend, text a friend, message a friend, email me. Please note that excessive absences will have a negative impact on your grade.
- Known absence (doctor's appointment, field trip, etc.) - Please see me BEFORE you are absent to obtain the work you will miss. This is the courteous and responsible thing to do.
- Unknown, excused absence (illness, death in the family, etc.) - Please see me as soon as you return to school. It is highly recommended that you email me (if possible) if you will be absent for an extended period of time.
- Unexcused absence - I leave this to my own discretion. School policy dictates that a student receive a zero for an unexcused absence.
- You have as many days as you are absent to make up all of your work.
- If a test or quiz is given during your absence, you must make an appointment to come in either before school or after school to take the test or quiz. You may not use class time to do this. You have two days from when you return to make up a quiz and five days from when you return to make up a test. After this time period expires, you will receive a zero on the test or quiz.
LATE WORK
It is my responsibility to prepare you for college and the rigor expected at the collegiate level. Because of this, I have a very strict late work policy.
It is my responsibility to prepare you for college and the rigor expected at the collegiate level. Because of this, I have a very strict late work policy.
- If you are absent the day something is due, it is expected that you will turn this work in THE DAY YOU RETURN TO SCHOOL.
- I will accept all other work (except articles) one day late for 50% credit. After this one day grace period, the assignment will be entered as a zero. Late assignments must be turned in at the beginning of class (meaning, before the bell rings) to receive any credit.
RESTROOM/LOCKER PASSES
Please make every effort to use the restroom or go to your locker before class begins. In the event of an emergency, you will be allowed to use the restroom or go to your locker three times per quarter. Please do not abuse this policy.
Please make every effort to use the restroom or go to your locker before class begins. In the event of an emergency, you will be allowed to use the restroom or go to your locker three times per quarter. Please do not abuse this policy.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Based on the Tartan Traits - Be respectful...Be responsible...Be cooperative...Be accountable
1. First infraction - Verbal Warning
2. Second infraction - Student/Teacher Meeting After School
3. Third infraction - Call Home (possible meeting with parents)
4. Fourth infraction - Referral to Office
Based on the Tartan Traits - Be respectful...Be responsible...Be cooperative...Be accountable
- Treat all people in this classroom with respect and courtesy (Be respectful and cooperative)
- Classroom participation is required, but please raise your hand if you’d like to ask a question or make a comment. (Be accountable and cooperative)
- Be seated and ready for class (electronic devices AWAY) with all appropriate materials when the bell rings. (Be aware and responsible!)
- The teacher, not the bell, dismisses class. (Be aware)
- Follow all rules and policies as outlined in the Student Handbook. (All 5 Tartan Traits!)
- I expect the BEST effort, the BEST attitude, and the BEST work! Just like you should expect this from ME! :)
- Failure to follow these rules will lead to the following:
1. First infraction - Verbal Warning
2. Second infraction - Student/Teacher Meeting After School
3. Third infraction - Call Home (possible meeting with parents)
4. Fourth infraction - Referral to Office