Dr. Andrea Parsons,
Principal, Mr. J. Lee James, Assistant Principal
English
III CP January
21, 2014
Ms.
Amy Elliott
Dear
Parents and Students,
I
would like to welcome you to a successful year in English III CP at Green Sea
Floyds High School. All work in this course will be standards framed, and I
encourage you to review these standards in the 2013 – 2014
Student Parent Handbook provided by the Horry County School District and/or on
the HCSD web page www.horrycountyschools.net .
Student
learning will encompass the enhancing of communication skills, reading,
writing, processing, and research. Language skills, such as usage, spelling,
punctuation, vocabulary, and sentence structure, will be taught through direct
instruction and through individualized student reading and writing. Test
preparation exercises will also be included in our curriculum. All students are
required to complete an evidence folder that is comprised of assignments
completed during the course. I have
included a copy of the requirements for the evidence folder within this packet
of information. English III CP students will
also take the End of Course Writing Assessment which will count as 30% of
his/her final exam grade.
The
district provides access to a wide variety of reading materials and resources
in promoting literacy for students. In
selecting the materials and resources for classroom libraries and media
centers, teachers and media specialist follow the general procedures that may
be found on the district webpage at http://www.horrycountyschools.net/cms/One.aspx?portalId=743462&pageId=1199932 and media center
and classroom library procedures that may be found at http://www.horrycountyschools.net/cms/One.aspx?portalId=743462&pageId=1392268.
One
of our schools’ primary goals is to develop lifelong learners, with literacy
being a key component in this process. Reading a wide range of materials helps
our students develop these literacy skills.
While our school’s classrooms and media centers make every effort to
provide only the highest quality reading materials, we understand that parents
want to help their children make a wise choice as it pertains to what their child
reads. Parents who may have questions about their child’s reading material may
contact their school media specialist to request additional information
regarding the title, including possible professional reviews of the title. The school media specialist will work
collaboratively with parents to identify titles that will help develop a love
of reading.
Student
work is graded on a point scale. Points are assigned based on the difficulty
and time constraints of a given assignment. Students will know deadlines and
point values before beginning any assignment, and they also will be given
rubrics before completing major assignments or projects. Students will receive
a deduction in points for work that is turned in late without an acceptable
absence excuse (medical or bereavement are normally acceptable). I expect
students to appreciate the value of knowing how to meet deadlines. They
certainly will face these expectations when they continue their education,
enter the work force, and/or enter the armed services. I am available to
schedule tutoring sessions for students who need extra help. Please note the
following statewide grading scale that will be used for evaluation of
assignments:
A 93
– 100
B 85
– 92 ***Please
note
C 77
– 84 late assignments are
D 70
– 76 minus 10 points per day.
F below
70
Test/Projects/
Major Assessments -50%
Classwork/Homework-30%
Participation-20%
Students
are expected to be in class and on time each day. When a student is absent, he/she
always misses some work, and it is his/her responsibility for making up all
work in the allotted time. For this class, the student will need a three-ring
binder, loose-leaf paper, earbuds, # 2 pencils, and a blue or black ink pen. If
providing these materials presents an undue hardship, please contact me.
All of us must work
together for this to be a successful learning experience. I encourage you to
contact me at any time during the semester. My planning time is 1:40-3:15, and
I can be reached at 392-3131 extension: 2208
. You may also contact me via email at aelliott002@horrycountyschools.net. I will make every effort to keep
students and parents informed through periodic student and parent-teacher
conferences, notes, telephone calls, and E-mail as well as quarterly and
biweekly grade reports. I strongly encourage each parent to utilize
Powerschool, which will allow you to access your child’s grades, discipline and
attendance in each of his/her courses via the Internet at any time during this
semester.
The parents/caregivers
are the first teachers and the home is the first classroom. Professional
educators build on what a child brings to school. For that reason, each success
and every concern should be shared by the teacher and parent whenever possible.
Below I have outlined my
classroom expectations that will be in effect for the duration of this class.
Please indicate you have read this information by signing the form at the end
of the course syllabus. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any concern.
Expectations
1. Cooperate
2. Respect teacher and classmates
3. Give your best effort
4. Come to class prepared
5. No sleeping in class
6. No gum, candy, food, or drink in the
classroom
7. Be on time
8. Follow all rules and regulations of the Green
Sea Floyds High handbook with consistency.
Positives
1. Verbal praise
2. Notes and calls to parents
3. Homework passes
4. Drop lowest daily grade
Consequences
for Violating Classroom Rules and School Policy
First Offense - Warning
and teacher conference with student
Second Offense - Break Detention
Third Offense - Break
Detention and Parent Notification
Fourth Offense - Referral to Administrator
Severe disruptions will result in immediate
referral to the appropriate administrator.
Clarification
of the above rules:
1. Respect
your fellow students. Do not talk when someone else has the
floor. Feel free to courteously share your ideas with the class. We
all learn from each other.
2. No
question asked sincerely is ever a dumb question.
3. Have
books, notebook, paper, and pen available when the bell rings. I will not
tolerate stragglers.
Check the board for the day's DOT,
activities, and instructions. It would be helpful to immediately jot down the
day’s agenda.
4. Upcoming
quiz/test dates and assignment due dates are also posted on the board. Check it
every day and note dates in your agenda book as well as on your DOT.
5. Bring
supplies to class EVERY day.
6. Written homework assignments are due at the
beginning of the assigned class. Written work assigned to be done in
class is due when class ends, not the next day!
7. The grade you EARN is the grade you will
receive. Do not ask me to give you points or "extra
credit" at the end of the grading period. You will have every
opportunity to EARN your grade.
8. Please attend to personal needs -- restroom
visits, locker visits, and grooming, -- before coming to class.
9.
Absolutely no food, gum, beverages, cell phones, sunglasses, or other
distracting paraphernalia in class.
10. The
dress code is in effect at all times. Violation is viewed as
insubordination.
11. English
class time is not available for homework completion or studying of other
subjects.
12. I will
not tolerate off color, lewd, or insensitive remarks or gestures. Profanity in
any work submitted will result in a zero on that assignment.
13. Do not
get out of your seat to sharpen pencils or go to the trash can while the
teacher or presenter is talking.
14. You will
not be given permission to go to your locker or the office or another teacher’s
room during class.
15. Do not
put your head down on your desk. If you are sick, please ask to go to the
nurse’s office.
16. Do not
roll in desk chairs or sit with feet in the aisle. You are expected to sit
facing the direction of the desk with feet under the desk. This is a safety
issue.
Pre-dismissal: Last few minutes of class (tardies, behavior,
exit activity)
Class is dismissed by the teacher – not the clock.
As your teacher, I require respect for all of us and
this place.
As
your teacher, my ultimate goal is for each student to become a lifelong reader
and learner
I
look forward to working with you to help your student be successful in my class
this year.
Kindest
regards,
Amy
Elliott
Teacher
Parent/Student Signature
Form for English III CP Teacher
Amy Elliott
The attached information
communicates academic expectations for English III CP. Please read the packet of information, sign in
the appropriate places, and return by January 27th.
Parent/Guardian:
I have read and understood the following:
o
Teacher letter
o
Classroom Management Plan
o
Syllabus
Parent’s Name
________________________ _______________________
(print) (signature)
Parent’s Information:
Home phone _________________________
Work phone _________________________
Cell phone _________________________
Email _________________________
Please circle the best
method of contact above…
Student:
I have read and understood the following:
o
Teacher letter
o
Classroom Management Plan
o
Syllabus
Student’s Name
______________________ _______________________
(print) (signature)
Student’s Information:
Cell phone _________________________
Email _________________________
If
there is any further information I need to know about your student, please
indicate below so we can arrange a contact to discuss the information.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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