ABINGDON HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE SYLLABUS ENGLISH 9 AND 12
Ms. Hamilton 2011-2012
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,
Welcome to a new school year. I am excited about the year and am looking forward to teaching all of my students. I hope everyone had a great summer break and is ready to learn new things. Our goal is to make this year a successful one for each student. I’m sure we can accomplish this by working together. Parents can help a great deal by seeing that their child is well rested, has necessary supplies for class, completes any homework, and reviews for quizzes and tests. Students may help by taking responsibility for their own learning. I will do all I can to facilitate learning and help each of my students grow academically and be as successful as possible. If you have any questions regarding your child’s progress in my class please feel free to contact me at any time. My contact information and schedule are listed below.
Educationally yours,
Karen Hamilton
E-Mail : karenh@wcs.k12.va.us School Phone: 276-739-3200
My Schedule (1st semester)
1st Period – English 9 Room 304
2nd Period – English 9 Inclusion Room 224
3rd Period – English 12 Inclusion Room 138
4th Period – English 9 Room 304
5th Period – Conference/Planning Room 304
Student Expectations
Students are expected to:
*show respect at all times
*take ownership for his/her own learning
*attend class everyday
*bring appropriate materials (generally pencil and paper) daily
*be active participants in class and exhibit a positive attitude
*follow all Abingdon High School and Washington County rules and
policies
Grades
Grades are assigned by a combination of effort, improvement, and participation. Written grades may include: classwork, homework, projects, quizzes, tests, and written papers. Grades will be determined by cumulative points on the following scale as dictated by school policy:
A – 93-100
B – 85-92
C – 77-84
D – 70-76
F – Below 70
Homework
I will not assign homework often, but when I do it is important that it be completed. Parents, please check with your child regularly to see if they have homework or need to review for a quiz or test.
Late/Makeup Work
All work is expected to be completed on time. If you are absent, you are required to make up missed up work. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to obtain missed assignments. Students have two school days to make up work if they have been absent two or fewer consecutive days. After two consecutive
additional day’s absence. Failure to complete make-up work within the allotted time will result in a lower grade.
Extra Credit
Extra credit will be offered at the discretion of the teacher. Students are expected to earn their grade through assigned work.
Attendance/Tardies
To be successful and gain the most from this class, you must attend every day and be on time. Please bring a written note from a parent/guardian if you are absent; and get an official excuse from the attendance office. Unexcused tardiness will accrue and will result in after-school detention.
Materials
The only materials students will need, generally, will be pencil and loose leaf paper. Occasionally, they may need other material for projects. I will supply binders and/or folders and spiral notebooks.
Curriculum
Selections will be made from major texts and reading materials which include the following:
Selected readings from “The Elements of Literature”
Novel selections from the Washington County School Board approved reading list.
9th Grade English
The ninth-grade student will present and critique readings of literary selections. Knowledge of literary terms and forms will be applied in the student’s own writing and in the analysis of literature. The student will be introduced to significant literary works from various cultures. Research and reporting skills will continue to be developed and supported by the use of print, electronic databases, and online resources, as well as continued development of citing reference sources. The student will distinguish between reliable and questionable Internet sources. Writing will encompass narrative, literary, expository and informational forms. The student will demonstrate correct use of language, spelling, and mechanics by applying grammatical conventions in writing and speaking.
Objectives
Lessons and activities will follow the content and skills required to meet the Standards of Learning for Grade 9 in the areas of Oral Language, Reading Analysis, Writing, and Research.
English 12
The twelfth-grade student will develop skills in preparing and delivering formal, oral presentations. The student will analyze British literature and literature of other cultures, with emphasis on the many classic works which may be studied. In addition, the student will read informational and technical texts and continue to develop their own reading-process skills. Writing skills will center around producing informational and expository papers that are logically organized and contain clear and accurate ideas. The student will also produce well-documented research papers, using a standard method of documentation.
Objectives
Lessons and activities will follow the content and skills required to meet the Standards of Learning for Grade 12 in the areas of Oral Language, Reading Analysis, Writing, and Research.
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