What you will need every day:
1. Notebook in
which you can take notes, keep handouts, record grades, etc.
2. A pen or pencil and paper.
3. Textbooks: I will tell you what to bring
for the next class or check the Web site.
4. A cooperative attitude.
What you should do:
1. Complete all
assignments and turn them in on time.
2. Write down in your notes anything I put on
the board or on an overhead.
3. If you are absent, it is your
responsibility to make up all of your work. You are to
check the Web site for assignments and what we did while you
were gone and with your class partners for further information
and interpretation of notes and assignments. Come to me
only as a last resort for this type of information. Written
work due while you are absent must be submitted the day you
return to be considered on time. You have one week from
the date of a test/quiz to make up the work missed while you
were absent. An exception to this is vocabulary quizzes,
which are given each Friday. If you are present on Friday,
regardless of whether you were out during that week, you will be
expected to take the quiz. Also excluded from this rule is
the research paper, which is due on the date regardless of
illness (more information will follow). Serious long-term
illness will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Partner #1 ___________________________________ Phone
______________________
Partner #2 ___________________________________ Phone
______________________
Partner #3 ___________________________________ Phone
______________________
4. If you are having difficulty in this class,
it is your responsibility to seek help. You may make an
appointment to see me by signing up on my clipboard; please
write in pencil so that you can erase your name if your plans
change. You can e-mail me at any time (mh@millerhosey.com).
I usually respond to e-mail Monday through Friday between
6 PM and 10 PM; I have no set times during the weekend, but I
will check it before Sunday evening whenever possible. Check my
Web site www.millerhosey.com for other help.
5. Participate in class. There will be
many opportunities to respond to writing, reading and other
students in the class. Take advantage of this.
Sheryl L. Miller Hosey
English Department
Council Rock High School South
Honors English 11 Syllabus (page 3)
Grading
Grades will be based on points
earned. All points earned for tests, quizzes, blue book
exams, writing assignments, and homework will be added to
together for the marking period. Any bonus points earned
will then be added. The points earned versus the total
points possible will determine your grade. I do not
round up; please do not ask. I offer many
opportunities for earning extra points. Take advantage of
this whenever possible.
A+ = 97-100
A = 93-96 C =
73-77
A- = 90-92 C- =
70-72
B+ = 88-89 D+ =
68-69
B = 83-87 D =
63-67
B- = 80-82 D- =
60-62
C+ = 78-79 F =
59 and below
Rules
1. No food
in class. Drinks are OK; no glass bottles. If you
make a mess, you must clean it up. All materials must be
thrown away at the end of class or this privilege will be
revoked.
2. Be in your seat and ready to begin when the
bell rings. All late arrivals will be recorded; you get
two ³free² lates each marking period. The third and
subsequent late arrivals will result in detentions. If you
are late but have a pass, come in quickly and quietly, and give
me your late pass.
3. All materials from other classes must be
put away. I am very sensitive about this; I work very hard
to make the class interesting and fun while we learn, and I
refuse to be ignored while you are doing other work. All
materials for this class should be out and/or readily available.
4. Cheating will not be tolerated. Many
efforts will be made to thwart any attempts; do not try your
luck. Penalties will be swift and severe.
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