English 12 Course Syllabus
Course Description
Designed to prepare the graduating senior for the world of work or college, English 12 is a survey course of major British authors. The course is designed to enhance the development of all methods of communication. All aspects of writing will be covered. Additionally, students will have opportunities to pursue creative writing projects and present speeches and oral interpretations.
Textbooks
The primary textbook for the course will be The British Tradition. You will need to bring your textbook to class every day unless I tell you otherwise. I will supply other texts and instructional materials as necessary.
English Notebooks
Each student will need to maintain a notebook throughout each semester. I will check notebooks from time to time without notice, so you will need to have your notebook in class and ready for checking every day. You will need an inexpensive three-ring binder for your English notebook. Keep all materials until you are told you no longer need them. Organize your notebook in the manner that is most effective for you. Be sure to include the following:
• Class requirements. This section should include the class syllabus packet, holistic scoring guides, and similar items.
• Class notes. This section should include all class notes, outlines, and other similar materials.
• Daily assignments. This part of your notebook should include all daily assignments, both homework and work done in class.
• Essays, drafts, reports, and other major assignments. This section should include all rough and final drafts of major writing activities. Portfolio selections will come from this section of your notebook.
• Vocabulary lists.
• Daily language practice. Keep your DLPs in this section.
• Miscellaneous. This portion of your notebook should include anything that does not belong in any other section.
Assignments
Write or type your assignments in black or dark blue ink on standard white 8 ½ by 11 paper. Use only one side of each sheet. Always include identifying information—your name, class period, the name of the assignment, and the date you turn the work in—in the upper right corner of each paper. Assignments must be printed and ready to turn in at the beginning of class. Do not fold your papers before turning them in. Some major assignments must be submitted to www.turnitin.com. Any emailed assignments must be sent as attachments.
Classroom Policies
All BHS school policies are in force in the classroom at all times. Always be courteous; remember that everyone in the classroom has something valuable to contribute to your education. Please take particular note of the following guidelines:
1. Be on time to class. If you must be tardy for a valid reason, bring a pass signed by a teacher or other school official. If you don’t have a valid pass, you must report to OCC. They will send you to class with an OCC pass.
2. If you have been absent, you must clear your absence before you may receive credit for make-up work.
3. You are expected to work quietly in your assigned seat during the class period unless you have permission to be elsewhere.
4. You must bring all needed materials to class EVERY DAY. These include textbooks, notebook with paper, and at least one black or dark blue pen. Do not bring any item that could disrupt educational activities in the classroom.
5. During discussions, speak only when recognized; otherwise, effective sharing of ideas is impossible.
6. Hall and restroom passes are for emergencies only. Lack of planning or forgetfulness does not constitute an emergency.
7. Never throw anything in the classroom for any reason.
8. Always keep the classroom neat and clean. Do not write or mark on desks, books, other school property, or other people’s property.
9. Hats, hoods, other headgear (except that required by a student’s religion), or sunglasses may not be worn in the classroom.
10. Food or drinks (except plain bottled water) are not permitted in the classroom.
11. Profanity, vulgarity, derogatory remarks, and name-calling are not permitted in the classroom.
Everything you do is a result of a decision you make. If you choose not to follow any of the above guidelines, you may expect a loss of participation points, a conference after class, detention, and/or other appropriate disciplinary action.
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