Disclosure Document

Miss Wilson

English 11

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1.      Students will increase their vocabulary and understanding of text elements and structures to comprehend literary and informational grade level texts. 

2.      Students will write informational and literary text to reflect on and recreate experiences, to report observations, and to persuade others.

3.      Students will understand the process of seeking and giving information in conversations, group discussions, written reports, and oral presentations.

 

GRADING POLICY:

Scores on assignments, projects, tests, quizzes, and participation will determine grades.  Homework is to be placed in the receiving box before the tardy bell rings in order to receive credit.  The following scale shows grade breakdowns:

 

A          93-100%                      A-         90-92%

B+        87-89%                        B          83-86%                        B-         80-82%

C+        77-79%                        C          73-76%                        C-        70-72%

D+        67-69%                        D          63-66%                        D-        60-62%

F          Below 60%

 

Students will bring an English folder, assigned text, something to write on, and something to write with to each class.  Due dates will be posted in class, and students will be responsible for turning in the work on or before the posted date.

 

All absences must be excused for students to make up any missed work for credit.  The day a student returns from an excused absence, before class begins, he/she must turn in the assignment that was due on the day of the absence.  If an assignment is given on the day of an excused absence, and is due when the student returns, he/she has five school days to complete the missed work before it is considered late work.  Late work can only be turned in with a late coupon.  Students will receive one late coupon for each term.  Late work will only be accepted with a late coupon attached.  This late coupon allows students to receive full credit on a late assignment.  After this late coupon is used, no other late work will be accepted.  Be wise on how you use your late coupon.  All late work is due one week before the end of the quarter.  As the end of the term approaches, the due date will be posted on the board.  At the end of the term, 20 points will be added to the grade of any student who still has his/her unused late coupon. 

 

CLASS EXPECTATIONS:

All school rules and policies apply in this class.  No food or drink, except clear containers with water, will be allowed in the classroom.  CD/cassette players, headphones, cell phones, pagers, and any other disruptive or distracting items are not allowed in class. If students use any of these items during class, I will take the item for the rest of the school day.   This includes looking at a cell phone or turning off a cell phone. Students or their parents may retrieve the item after 2:15 pm, even if that student checks out of school early on that day.   

           

            Only English folders, papers, books, pens/pencils, and water are allowed at              students' desks.  No cell phones are allowed at students' desks.  Students            must leave their bags, purses, and personal belongings (including cell phones)             at the back of the room against the back wall.  If students worry about leaving           their personal belongings unattended, they shouldn't bring those items to class. 

ATTENDANCE:

I follow the school attendance policy.  Read it in your handbook and be familiar with it.  In order to earn daily participation points, students are expected to be in class on time and to be prepared with daily homework assignments.  Absences and tardies are to be cleared through the attendance office only.  Participation points are given for in-class activities.  These cannot be made up except for school-excused absences.  Attendance points can be lost for inappropriate in-class behavior. 

 

TARDIES:

Students should make every effort to be in class on time.  Students MUST be in class and seated when the tardy bell rings to be considered on time.  Late students receive no credit for daily prompts (an activity that begins immediately after the tardy bell).  They also will not receive full participation points for the day.  There is NO makeup for tardies.  However, if you check-in, you  may make up the daily prompt.  If a student is able to be tardy-free (including check-ins) for the entire term, 1% will be added to his/her final grade. 

 

HALL PASS:

To enforce a positive learning environment, I need to limit the number of students using the hall pass.  Therefore, each student is given 2 hall pass coupons at the beginning of the quarter.  For students to use the hall pass, he/she must have a hall pass coupon.  If the student does not have a coupon, or both coupons have been used, that student will not be allowed to use the hall pass.  These coupons cannot be turned in to excuse tardies. At the end of the quarter, two unused coupons are worth 15 points and one coupon is worth 5 points.

 

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR:

Students are expected to respect the rights of other students to learn, and to respect the right of the teacher to teach.  If a student’s behavior infringes on these rights, the following actions will be taken:

1.      A warning will be given.  The student will be informed that his or her behavior is inappropriate.

2.      If the problem persists, the student will be given a minus twenty assignment, which will be due at the beginning of class the following day.  If the assignment is completed satisfactorily, the student’s grade will stay the same; otherwise, twenty points will be subtracted.

3.      If problems persist, parents/guardians will be contacted and asked to sit with the student in class.

4.      As a final measure, a conference will be scheduled with the parents, teacher, student, and assistant principal to deal with the problem.

 

All of these rules are at the discretion of the teacher.  I look forward to having a great year with you; we will have a lot of fun together.

                                   

Sincerely,

                                   

Miss Wilson      223-3120 ext. 609

 

 

 

 

PLEASE RETURN THIS SIGNED PAGE TO MISS WILSON

(THE PREVIOUS PAGE IS FOR YOUR RECORDS)

 

ENGLISH 11

Disclosure Document

Miss Elena Wilson   

 

I have read and understood the English 11 disclosure document.

 

Date                                                                

 

Student’s Signature                                        

 

Parent’s Signature                                          

 

What is the best number to reach you during the day?                                  

 

What time of day can I call you?                                 

 

What is the student's email address?                                                 

 

What is the parents' email address?                                                   

 

Do you have access to the school’s website to check your child’s grade?