English+Syllabus


 * English **

2012/2013 School Year Phone Number: 617-244-3407 School Email: erika_guarino@newton.k12.ma.us Website: erikaguarino.wikispaces.com
 * //Erika Guarino, Teacher //**

//__Course Description __//

Over the next year, we will study literature, grammar, and writing.

We will be using different textbooks including:


 * //Catcher in the Rye //
 * //Hamlet //
 * //A View From the Bridge //
 * //A Streetcar Named Desire //
 * //The Glass Menagerie //

//__Objectives __//

In this class, you will:

v <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Analyze different works of literature. v <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Learn the English grammatical structure and model it in your writing. v <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Examine and put into practice different forms of writing.

//__<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Grading __//

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Tests, Essays, and Projects are worth 40% of your grade. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Quizzes are worth 25% of your grade. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Homework & class work are worth 25% of your grade. <span style="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;">Note: The final exam will be counted as a “5th term” grade.
 * 1) **__<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">How is your grade computed? __**


 * 1) **__<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work & Participation __**<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> – All assignments are due the minute class starts, otherwise the assignment is late. Most late assignments will be accepted for partial credit. Participation in class is very important and will be a good part of the grade.


 * 1) **__<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Essays, Quizzes, Unit Tests, Final Exam __**<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> – You will have an essay on a regular basis. Quizzes and tests will be given regularly and at the end of each unit. A final exam will be given at the end of the year during final exams week.


 * 1) **__<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: 10pt;">~Cheating in ANY form will not be tolerated.~ //** **//<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">See the NNHS policy on plagiarism. //**
 * **<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="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Absences __//


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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;">If you are absent, you are responsible for finding out what you missed. Ask a classmate, e-mail the teacher, or come in as soon as possible to find out what you have missed.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">NNHS policy is the law. 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.

//__<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Behavioral and Classroom Expectations __//


 * 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;">Be in the classroom ON TIME and PREPARED. Be ready to learn.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I expect you to act appropriately and maturely. Any questions or problems can be discussed privately //before or after// //class.//
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The 3 R’s
 * **__<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">R __****<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">esponsibility **<span style="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;">R __****<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">espect **<span style="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="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">R __****<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">ights **<span style="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).
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">It is important to STAY organized! It is the student’s responsibility to keep papers and notes for each unit. These papers will be very useful to prepare for the final exam!

//__<span style="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;">Yourself (come to class every day)
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">TWO pens/pencils
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Your book
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Your notebook/binder
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.