English 11A and 12A 2013-2014

Contact Me:
Mrs. Wendy Dollarhide wendy.dollarhide@evsc.k12.in.us 435-8888 x 41126

Class Website:
www.BosseEnglish11and12.com

Objective of the class:

To explore how world culture developed through individual stories, documents and perspective while focusing on how to overcome adversity. Core standards. To examine, critique and improve ourselves as historical readers and writers, focusing on the Common

What You Should Expect from Me

Individualized Instruction Additional Support for all Academic Areas Review, Revision and Remediation Positive Reinforcement Help as You Improve Reading and Writing Skills Safe Environment to Ask Questions Creativity and innovation

Constant reflection on the success of the class and open minds to new ideas

Materials needed for success:

Netbook DAILY! Pens/ Pencils Highlighters USB Drive (recommended) Agenda Book (recommended) Willingness to try and an open mind One-Subject Notebook (with option to leave it in the room)

LATE WORK POLICY:

For homework: 1st day late- 10% deduction 3rd day late No credit If an assignment is given on the day you were present, and you are absent before the due date, you are still be announced with that assignment. responsible for turning in the assignment on the day you return. Late Work Policy for major assignments will 2nd day late- 50% deduction

Make Up Work:
It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to find out about make up work. It will be available via the class website or through your teacher during bell work. If you have missed a number of days, please make arrangements to meet with your teacher during enrichment. Bellwork is NOT excused . You are responsible for getting that from someone near you.

Attendance:

Credit will NOT be given for work missed due to an unexcused absence. You have three days to clear an absence in the office. If you would like to see your attendance status, that is available via your RDS.

Absence Recommendation:
It is best not to wait on work missed. Find someone you can trust to contact in regards to missed work and exchange information. Often times you can be caught up before you even return to school. You can also reach one of your teachers.

Class Rules:
1. Be ready. Bring your materials every day. Have assignments completed to the best of your ability when they are due. Engage in the classroom. Sit in your assigned seat unless otherwise instructed. 2. Be respectful. If someone is speaking, listen. Use appropriate language. Pay attention to the computer codes and follow them. Do not take things that do not belong to you. Do not wallow with the pigs; you will only get dirty. 3. Be responsible. If there is an assignment, work on it. Get your supplies at the beginning of the period.

If you dont understand, ask questions. Try; take responsibility for your education. Get to class on time and daily. Passes will not be issued during the first or last ten minutes of class.

Plagiarism and Cheating

plagiarism, practice safe citing.

Plagiarism (the use of someone elses words or ideas without giving proper credit) is a serious academic offense. Anyone caught plagiarizing will receive an automatic zero and conference. If you are unsure if it is Cheating- Copying someone elses work for this course is a serious academic offense. You completing the work is the only way we know your comprehension of the material. Both the person copying and the person allowing his/ her paper to be copied will receive a zero on an assignment.