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English II Syllabus
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you can print out a copy Coach Cain on my phone, so this is
if you would like!
clifford.cain@risd.org the one I use the most!

My Expectations of You:

-Be present both physically and mentally

-Be prepared (bring materials, have HW done, be
ready to discuss literature, etc.)
-DONT BE RUDE- including, but not limited to:
-talking while Im talking
-talking while others are sharing Grading System
-being generally disruptive/combative
-being distracted by your cell phone/chromebook
I use a POINTS system

What does that mean??

-Grade categories are MINOR and

MAJOR

-Assignments are given point values

based on length and rigor.

-Pay attention to how many points

TOTAL your grade is out of (i.e.
100/150 points is a 66%, 50/50 points
is 100%)

*Bottom line: Your grade will

always show up as a percentage on
your progress reports and report
Late Work & cards.
Make-Up Work
-10% of the original grade will be deducted
EACH day the assignment is late for up to 5
school days Tutoring Times:
A.M. Tutoring: Each morning
-Assignments turned in after the 5 day (8:15-8:45 a.m.). Sign up sheet in
window will receive a MAXIMUM grade of the about section in google
50% classroom. No sign up, no tutoring.

-You have 1 day for EACH day you miss P.M. Tutoring: Each afternoon in
plus 1 EXTRA day to make up-work the Fall only (4:10-4:30 p.m.).
Sign up sheet in the about section
-You must arrange a time OUTSIDE of class in google classroom. No sign up,
to make up a quiz or test. no tutoring
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 Course Description and Materials

Course Description: The purpose of English II is to prepare you for the

workload and expectations of English III, STAAR EOC, and College Readiness
plain and simple. In doing this, you will become a better reader and writer, while
honing your analysis, collaboration, and time management skills. I truly enjoy my
subject matter, and I work hard to plan engaging lessons that are both enjoyable
and challenging. I look forward to getting to know all of you and sharing what I
love!

Books You Will Read

-Animal -To Kill A

Daily Supplies
Farm Mockingbird
-Chromebook
-Pens/pencils
-Lord of the -Summer
Flies reading book
Optional, but Encouraged:
of your
-Highlighters -Antigone
-Sticky notes choice from
-Kleenex (I will not provide) RISD list.

A word on PLAGIARSIM and CHEATING

DONT!!!
But seriously

First Offense- parent contact and you will receive

an alternate assignment for which a MAXIMUM
of 70 can be earned

Repeat Offense- parent contact and AUTOMATIC

0 on the assignment
 Bathroom Policy
Important Policies
-You get 1 bathroom trip each 9 Weeks to
use

-You must complete the google form sign

out sheet before you go (scan or go to
google classroom for the link)

*No one leaves the first/last 10 mins. of

class*

*You MUST wear your I.D. to leave the

room*

A word about cell phones

(and chromebooks)
Tardy Policy:

1st Tardy: Critical

Dont use them unless I give Conversation
you permission to do so!
2nd Tardy: Tardy
Reflection and Goals
Form
Make sure they are on
SILENT! 3rd Tardy: Parent
Contact

4th Tardy: Lunch

If they are disruptive or Detention
distracting, I WILL take them
until the end of class! 5th Tardy and
Beyond:
Consequences from
AP i.e. after school
detention, ISS

Working hard becomes a habit, a serious kind of fun. You get self-satisfaction from pushing yourself to
the limit, knowing that all the effort is going to pay off.
-Mary Lou Retten