CLASSROOM POLICIES

Felicia Munn munnf@scsk12.org

English II
2014-2015

Areas of Study/Performance
This years literature study includes a variety of works, including short stories, novels,
drama, poetry, speeches and others mediums from various genres. Students will build
reading analysis, writing, and presenting skills as well as prepare for the EOC exam, which
is a large part of the second semester grade. Students will write a variety of essays and a
full research paper as well as conduct other research pieces.
Access to a computer and printer throughout the year is necessary. Students must make
arrangements before or after school to use the school library or use the public library, friend,
or family members computer if needed. There are no exceptions to deadlines or to the
printing of typed assignments when it is required.
My goal is to meet the needs of each individual learner so that each student can achieve his
or her full academic potential. A variety of strategies, including Common Core, will be used
to build skills as well as to promote a safe learning environment that values all students.

Supply List
Students should have these items and appropriate text everyday
agenda or personal calendar
journal
red or colored pen
notebook paper (NO colored paper)
black/blue pens
dry erase marker
3-ring binder
hi-liters
Save this handout as the first sheet in your notebook

Supplementary Readings for the Class

Each student is responsible for having his/her own copy of reading material for class and
home use. These books can be purchased through the English department (order form can
be found on back of signature page); they can be purchased independently, or they can
be checked out at the library by the student. It is the students responsibility to have the
material with them in class by the first day of the unit study (reminder notices will be given in
class at least one week prior). Please note, having a personal copy allows for annotation highlighting and making notes in the margin.
The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins (Q1)
Night Elie Wiesel (Q2 )
No Fear Julius Caesar Shakespeare (Q3- optional)
A Walk to Remember Nicholas Sparks (Q4)

Classroom Rules
1. Arrive on time
2. Come prepared having the proper supplies AND being ready to work
3. Be respectful following directions the first time, refraining from behavior that
is annoying or disruptive to fellow students or to the teacher
4. NO cell phones per school policy
5. NO food or drinks

Consequences for Failure to Follow Policies

1. First: Warning
2. Second: Teacher/student conference
3. Third: Parent phone call or email
4. Fourth: Disciplinary referral
* Noncompliance will affect quarterly participation grade per rubric below
**Major violations will be dealt with by the administration, regardless of the above
mentioned consequences.

Promptness

Level of
Engagement
In Class
Listening
Skills

Behavior

Preparation

PARTICIPATION RUBRIC
100
90
75
60
Student is Student is Student is
Student is
always on late once
late once a late more
time
every two
week
than once
weeks
a week
Student
Student
Student
Student
contributes contribute occasionally
rarely
more than s once per contributes contribute
once per
class
to class
s to class
class
Student
Student
Student
Student
listens and listens to
seldom
does not
builds on
others in
listens to
listen and
others
class and
others
regularly
ideas
in groups
interrupts
Student is Student is
Student is
Student is
almost
rarely
occasionally frequently
never
disruptive
disruptive
disruptive
disruptive
Student is Student is
Student is
Student is
always
almost
usually
prepared
prepared
always
prepared
less than
prepared
half the
time
TOTAL

50
Student is
almost
always
late
Student
never
contribute
s to class

Points

Student
regularly
attempts
to sleep in
class
Student is
almost
always
disruptive
Student is
almost
never
prepared

POINTS=

Average = Quarterly Participation Grade

Conduct Grades
Students are expected to behave in a mature, businesslike manner, taking pride in their
ability, character, and work. General guidelines:
E Follows the rules every day; exercises good citizenship and attitude in the
classroom; exemplary behavior
S Generally follows rules; may have received warning; comes to class
prepared; general good citizenship and attitude
N Frequently disregards rules; excessive talking or tardies; sleeps in class;
sits on desktops
U Cheating/plagiarism, cursing, fighting, insubordination

Academic Grading Policies

Grades are calculated on a total points grading system and are based on performance in the
following areas: class participation, homework, projects (includes essay and research writing),
quizzes, and tests.
1. Students will NOT receive a perfect score for simple completion grades are
based on accuracy and effort; spelling and grammar always count.
2. Students will receive a 100 point quarterly participation grade per attached rubric
3. Students present for any portion of the day that a project or paper is due must turn
in the assignment regardless of check-in after scheduled class time or check-out prior to
scheduled class time; otherwise, the work will be considered late and points deducted
accordingly.
4. Students are responsible for all graded papers and should keep these in the event
a discrepancy should occur. It is the sole responsibility of the student to notify me immediately
if he or she notes any grade discrepancy on Power School.
5. No work is accepted via email unless specifically assigned by the teacher
6. A zero (0) will be assigned for any work missed during an unexcused absence. OSS is
considered an unexcused absence, therefore, no make up work for those days will be
accepted.
7. Students caught cheating or plagiarizing any part of an assignment will receive a zero (0)
this includes participation in sharing work. (see school policy below)

Late work
Work that is not ready to submit at the beginning of class due will receive no greater than 70%
credit; work submitted the day after it was due will receive no greater than 50% credit; work
submitted more than one day late will NOT receive any credit - zero (0). Saturday school may be
assigned to makeup assignments that receive a zero.

Make up Work Consistent daily attendance is critical for success in this

class
According to the SCS Handbook policy, students have one day to make up work for each day of an
excused absence. Students should use the classroom folder system to obtain handouts distributed
during their absences. If a quiz or test is given on the date of absence, the student must make
arrangements to stay either before or after school the day he/she returns to make up the
assessment. If an assignment was given prior to the students absence, the student is expected to
have that assignment the day he/she returns. Failure to make up work according to guidelines WILL
result in point deductions

Struggling Students
The parent/guardian of students who are not meeting required course standards will be contacted
regarding a plan of assistance. After-school tutoring is available throughout the year; however, one
or more of the following interventions may be offered at the teachers discretion: assignment to
advisory period, extension of late policy to makeup missing assignments, modified assessments,
partial or full re-testing of failed assessments, remediation assignments for point recovery. A
students failure to take advantage of the assistance opportunities offered could result in failure to
successfully earn the required course credit.
Students who regularly choose not to do the work assigned are NOT considered struggling
students, but rather are insubordinate. Consequences for failing to follow class policies will be
applied as outlined above.
Extra Credit Opportunities
Do NOT rely on extra credit to salvage what should be protected along the way your grade!
Extra credit opportunities will be offered each quarter. Extra credit means extra work and extra time
put forth on a specifically assigned project. The work must be high quality; if you want an A on the

extra credit, you must turn in A work. Late extra credit work will not be accepted. No extra credit
opportunities will be available to students who have failed to complete assigned class work (zeros)

Germantown High School Plagiarism Policy

Germantown High School values academic honesty and believes plagiarism is a serious offense.
Using the work of other people in any way is stealing intellectual property. In the high school setting,
it can result in the failure of an assignment, but in a college setting, plagiarism can lead to failure in
an entire course or worse. Most importantly, if a student plagiarizes, he or she is not learning, and the
ultimate goal of the school is for students to learn.

A student has plagiarized if he or she

Has failed to give credit to the proper sources any time an assignment has
been completed with the aid of an outside source, whether that source is
an electronic translator, literary analysis, or other students.
Has copied another persons work, be it the work of an author or another
student, without the use of quotation marks and proper credit following
the quote.
Has paraphrased an item without giving the original author credit.
Has inappropriately collaborated with other students.
Has allowed another student to copy his or her work.
Has resubmitted his or her own work or the work of another student that
was submitted in a previous class or activity.

The teacher will provide copies of proper documentation to the student showing that the plagiarism
has occurred.

Consequences of plagiarism

If a student has plagiarized, been involved in plagiarism, or allowed

plagiarism of his or her own work, even inadvertently, the student will
receive a zero on the assignment.
If two students have turned in work that is the same, all or in part, both
students will receive zeros on the assignment.
Students will also be asked to fill out an honors infraction form. Honorary
clubs look at these forms to determine membership in the organizations.

Return (this page ONLY) to Ms. Munn

DUE: Thursday, August 7th
Incorporating the visual aspect of literature is very helpful to many students. As permission
waivers are necessary for works found outside of the English department or our school
library, I am including a waiver for the use of works that might fall into this category. Please
be assured, we will NOT watch movies to replace instruction, but only to enhance what we
are studying in the classroom.
The Hunger Games (2012)
Band of Brothers (2001)
A Walk to Remember (2002)
Author biographies or historical era clips
Please take this opportunity to choose one option below and to provide your signature
where indicated.
______ I am providing my consent for Ms. Munn to use video supplements during
instructional presentations in the English 251 classroom that my child is taking
this school year.
______ I do not give my consent for Ms. Munn to use video supplements during
instructional presentations in the English 251 classroom that my child is taking
this school year and may be reached at the following phone or email contact to
discuss the matter further.

BOOK ORDER FORM IS ON BACK

Book orders are not due until Aug., so an additional form is being sent home with each
student and should be used for orders placed after the 7th

Please sign below to indicate that you have read and understand all of the policies,
procedures, and expectations for Ms. Munn class.
Student Signature __________________________
Parent Signature ___________________________ Daytime Phone _______________
Parent Email ______________________________ Evening Phone ______________

If you have questions or concerns at any time, please feel free to contact me email is the
quickest way to reach me, as I do not have regular access to a telephone during the school
day. I am looking forward to an exciting year!

Christy Munn

munnf@scsk12.org

English Department Book Order:

DUE: Monday, August 18th
The following supplementary texts may be purchased through the department for your convenience.
The prices are comparable to area retail bookstores. Students who do not purchase thru the
department will be responsible for securing the items independently prior to use in the classroom.

TITLE

AUTHOR

QUARTER PRICE
USED

The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins (Q1)

$12.25
Night Elie Wiesel (Q2)
$11.00
No Fear Julius Caesar William Shakespeare (Q3) $6.75
A Walk to Remember Nicholas Sparks (Q4)
$6.75

TOTAL BOOKS and AMOUNT PAID

NUMBER
ORDERED

EXTENSION

____
____
____
____

_______
______
_______
_______

____

$ _______

** This is in the textbook; however, some students prefer having their own No Fear
copy to highlight and also because it provides both the original text and a modern
translation. I recommend this for any student who struggles with Shakespearean
language.

CHECK MADE OUT TO GHS

OR

EXACT CASH ONLY

(NO CHANGE WILL BE GIVEN)

Order Received __________ (student initial)