English+Lab+Syllabus


 * English Lab **


 * //Erika Guarino, Teacher //**

2012/2013 School Year

Phone Number: 617-244-3407

School Email: erika_ guarino@newton.k12.ma.us

Website: erikaguarino.wikispaces.com

 //__Course Description__//

Over the next year, we will study literature, grammar, and writing. This class is designed to give you more support for your regular English class.

 //__Objectives__//

In this class, you will:

 * Learn the English grammatical structure and model it in your writing.

 * Examine and put into practice different forms of writing.

 * Prepare for testing required by the state (MCAS) and colleges (ACT/SAT).

 //__Grading__//

 __How is your grade computed?__

Tests, Essays, and Projects are worth 40% of your grade.

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Quizzes are worth 25% of your grade.

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Homework & classwork are worth 25% of your grade.

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Participation is worth 10% of your grade.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> __Quizzes, Tests, Homework, Class Work, Essays, Projects, Participation__ <span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">It is the student’s responsibility to keep papers (and notes) for each unit. This is important because these notes will come in very handy for the final exam in June. All assignments are due the minute class starts, otherwise the assignment is late. Most late assignments will be accepted for partial credit. Essays will be due on a regular basis. Participation is very critical to your grade and understanding of concepts learned.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> **__Grading Scale__**


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">Letter Grade ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">Percentage Bracket ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">A || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">94% - 100% ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">A- || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">90% - 93% ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">B+ || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">87% - 89% ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">B || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">83% - 86% ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">B- || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">80% - 82% ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">C+ || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">77% - 79% ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">C || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">73% - 76% ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">C- || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">70% - 72% ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">D+ || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">67% - 69% ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">D || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">63% - 66% ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">D- || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">60% - 62% ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">F || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;">0% - 59% ||


 * //<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">~Cheating in ANY form will not be tolerated.~ NNHS has a strict policy on plagiarism. We will discuss it in depth in class but refer to the handbook at any time to view the policy. //**

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> //__Absences__// //__<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Behavioral and Classroom Expectations __// > · **__<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">R __****<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">espect **<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> – All students will show respect toward another’s person, opinion, and property (including our classroom). This means LISTENING to ideas and opinions that are different from your own and accepting the right of others to voice that idea or opinion. Remember, just because something is different does not mean it is wrong. > · **__<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">R __****<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">ights **<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> – Each student that enters my classroom has the right to expect my full attention to the lesson at hand in addition to working in a safe classroom atmosphere that encourages learning. If any student chooses to interfere with my teaching or another student’s learning, I reserve the right to ask that student to leave my classroom (followed by an appropriate consequence). //__<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Materials you need to bring to class every day __//
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">1. Many assignments are completed in class only and cannot be made up if you are absent. **BE IN CLASS!** Too many absences will affect your grade.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">2. If you are absent, you are responsible for finding out what you missed. Ask another student or ask the teacher.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">3. NNHS policy will be followed in this classroom. A combination of tardies and absences (both excused and unexcused) could and will lead to an N. Refer to your NNHS handbook for more specific information.
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">1. **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> **classroom will be a safe learning environment for all people** **regardless of their gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and class (both economic and academic).**
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">2. Be in the classroom ON TIME.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">3. Respect everyone while the teacher or another student is speaking.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">4. Pick up after yourself – and others. Our classroom (and our school) is a place we need to take pride in.
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">5. I expect you to act appropriately and maturely. Any questions or problems can be discussed privately before or after class.
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">6. The 3 R’s
 * <span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">· **__<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">R __****<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">esponsibility **<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> – Each student has the ability to succeed in this class as well as life. It is YOUR responsibility to put this information to good use (be present, attentive, and prepared).

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> 1. Yourself (come to class every day) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">2. A pen/pencil (bring many!) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">3. Your book <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">4. Your notebook/binder <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">5. Homework

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Please note that I reserve the right to make changes to the syllabus as required.