James Clemens High School Phone: 256-216-5313

11306 County Line Road Extension: 95205

Madison, AL 35756 Email: CKPaine@madisoncity.k12.al.us

Course Syllabus
English 12 (2021-2022)
Instructor: Colleen Paine
Course This course consists of a study of British Literature. Students will learn and practice active
Description: listening, read a variety of workplace and literary texts, learn and practice essential digital
skills, utilize a process to create and modify written work, implement conventions of
language and usage, and utilize context and roots to decipher word meanings. All students
will be required to take ownership of their learning and reflect upon the cause and effect
relationship between choices and outcomes. Recognizing that students learn in a variety of
ways, various strategies will be used in the classroom to help meet the needs of each
individual learner.
Course Objectives: Through reading selected works in British Literature, students will learn how to think
critically; structure their writings; sharpen vocabulary skills; work collaboratively; use
standard grammar, usage, and mechanics; speak effectively, and relate literature to their
lives.
Course ➢ Bellringers
Requirements: ➢ Collaborative work
➢ Grammar, reading, and vocabulary quizzes
➢ Essay and research writing
➢ Novel and literary unit assessments
➢ Performance tasks/projects
Materials Needed: 1. Three-ring binder with a separate section for English
2. Loose-leaf paper
3. Pens (blue/black), pencils, and highlighters
4. FULLY CHARGED school-issued device
5. Major texts: textbook [Windows & Mirrors: Connecting with Literature (British edition)],
Lord of the Flies, Beowulf, excerpts from Canterbury Tales, Hamlet, A Modest Proposal
Grading Policy: Your grades will be posted in Power School and updated weekly.
Grades are determined using the following percentages as determined by the district:
Tests (tests, essays, quizzes, major projects) 70 %
Daily Grades (homework, classwork, prewriting) 30%

The grading scale is as follows: A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (65-69), and F (below 65).
Grades will be a reflection of mastery of the standards. Make sure all absences are
excused as class work can be made up and graded for excused absences only. The final
exam counts for 20% of the final grade. If work is not submitted, a zero is placed in the
gradebook.

Homework: Homework is due at the beginning of class. If a student cannot produce the
assignment on time, then it will be considered a zero.

Late Work: Turn it in on time. Major grades may be turned in the next day for a grade no
higher than a 90. The second day late, the grade can be no higher than an 80. After this
day, the grade will be recorded as a 0.

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 Essays: Follow the guidelines for each assignment. All work should be your own. Students
will only be permitted to revise final drafts for a higher grade if they have completed ALL
pre-writing assignments for the essay including rough drafts and peer reviews and the
essay was submitted ON TIME.

The goal is to master the standards. The formative work assigned (homework, classwork,
Redos /Retakes:
etc) is to help you learn and practice mastery before a final assessment. If you choose NOT
to do the formative work, you will NOT be given an opportunity to redo/retake the
summative assessment (test, essay, project). If a student would like the opportunity to redo
a summative assessment, he/she must initiate this with the teacher directly in a timely
manner. Redos/retakes for formative work are at the discretion of the teacher.

Turnitin Notice: The majority of writing assignments in this course will be submitted to
Academic Integrity Turnitin via the Schoology learning platform. The primary focus of this software is to help
& Turn It In students become better writers and scholars. Turnitin generates a report on the originality
of student writing by comparing it with a database of periodicals, books, online content,
student papers, and other published work. This program will help students discern when
they are using sources fairly, citing properly, and paraphrasing effectively - skills essential
to all academic work.

Students will have the opportunity to review their Turnitin originality report and will have
the opportunity to make revisions before submitting their work for grading. Once their
work is submitted, teachers have the opportunity to view the student's originality report
and grade accordingly.

Cheating and plagiarism are never tolerated. Cheating is attempting to receive credit or
helping someone else receive academic credit for work that was not personally done or for
knowledge not personally mastered. This includes copying of homework assignments that
are meant to be completed individually. The academic misconduct policy of the school will
be followed in this course: “A student who cheats will not receive credit for the work in
question. If any other student has cooperated in the cheating, that student is also
considered to have cheated and will not receive credit.” (VIII. C)

*Please note that all requests for accommodations for this course or any school event are
Accommodations: welcomed from students and parents.

Absences: 1. If you’re absent, please check for assignments on Schoology prior to your return.
2. Homework is due the day you return from an absence, unless otherwise stated. It is
YOUR responsibility to submit it.
3. If you are absent the day a major project or assignment is due, you must turn it in the
day you return or it will be considered late. If your absence is unexcused, your project will
be considered late.
4. If you are going on a field trip, or any other school-sanctioned activity, previously
assigned work should be completed prior to the trip. Work missed the day of the trip is
due the day you return.
5. If you are absent the day before a long-term assignment or test, it is still due on the
assigned day, since you were already aware of the deadline.
6. Always talk to me IN ADVANCE if you foresee a problem with an assignment.
Makeup assessments will be completed during Refuel hour with the teacher.
*The attendance policy of the school will be followed in this course.*
Classroom Adhere to the MCS Code of Conduct as well as district and JCHS rules.

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Expectations: 1. Be here.
2. Be respectful.
3. Be responsible.
Discipline: Unacceptable behavior can be categorized as disruption, disrespect, and defiance. Any
major offense can be sent directly to an administrator.
The following are consequences for unacceptable behavior-
1st offense 🡪 verbal / written warning 2nd offense 🡪 parent contact
3rd offense 🡪 administrator contact
Communication: Students and parents are encouraged to communicate with the teacher with concerns or
questions they may have about the class. I highly encourage you to join our class on
Remind. I will send important information through this platform. This is free and available
for phones and desktops computers. Please see the attached sheet. I will do my best to
respond to emails within 24 hours. If you would like to speak by phone, please email me
with a convenient time and number.

Appropriate Use of 1. Student laptops should not be hard wired to the network or have print capabilities.
Technology: 2. Use of discs, flash drives, jump drives, or other USB devices will not be allowed on
Madison City computers.
3. Neither the teacher, nor the school is responsible for broken, stolen, or lost laptops.
4. Laptops and other electronic devices will be used at the individual discretion of the
teacher. Please leave your phone in your bag on silent.

18 – WEEK PLAN*
Week 1 Summer Reading - Lord of the Flies
Study of William Golding, the essay writing process, email etiquette, and the analysis of the
writing process (approx - 3 weeks).
Week 2 Summer Reading - Lord of the Flies
Study of William Golding, the essay writing process, and the analysis of the writing process
(approx - 3 weeks).
Week 3 Summer Reading - Lord of the Flies
Study of William Golding, the essay writing process, and the analysis of the writing process
(approx - 3 weeks).
Week 4 The Renaissance ( 1485-1660) - Drama
Shakespeare (Hamlet)
Grammar and writing workshops, vocabulary, and research paper (approx. 6 weeks).
Week 5 The Renaissance ( 1485-1660) - Drama
Shakespeare (Hamlet)
Grammar and writing workshops, vocabulary, and research paper (approx. 6 weeks).
Week 6 The Renaissance ( 1485-1660) - Drama
Shakespeare (Hamlet)
Grammar and writing workshops, vocabulary, and research paper (approx. 6 weeks).
Week 7 The Renaissance ( 1485-1660) - Drama
Shakespeare (Hamlet)
Grammar and writing workshops, vocabulary, and research paper (approx. 6 weeks).
Week 8 The Renaissance ( 1485-1660) - Drama
Shakespeare (Hamlet)
Grammar and writing workshops, vocabulary, and research paper (approx. 6 weeks).
Week 9 The Renaissance ( 1485-1660) - Drama
Shakespeare (Hamlet)

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 Grammar and writing workshops, vocabulary, and research paper (approx. 6 weeks).
Week The Anglo-Saxons (449-1066)
10 Beowulf, the English language: Old English, Grammar, writing workshops, vocabulary

Week The Anglo-Saxons (449-1066)

11 Summer Reading Test, Beowulf, the English language: Old English, Grammar, writing
workshops, vocabulary
Week The Middle Ages (1066-1485)
12 The Canterbury Tales, ballads, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and the English language: Middle
English, Grammar and writing workshops, vocabulary
Week The Middle Ages (1066-1485)
13 The Canterbury Tales, ballads, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and the English language: Middle
English, Grammar and writing workshops, vocabulary
Week The Renaissance ( 1485-1660) - Poetry
14 Poetry/essays by Shakespeare, Wyatt, Spenser, Marlowe, Raleigh, Donne, Jonson
Grammar and writing workshops, vocabulary
Week The Renaissance ( 1485-1660) - Poetry
15 Poetry/essays by Shakespeare, Wyatt, Spenser, Marlowe, Raleigh, Donne, Jonson
Grammar and writing workshops, vocabulary
Week The Renaissance ( 1485-1660) - Poetry
16 Poetry/essays by Shakespeare, Wyatt, Spenser, Marlowe, Raleigh, Donne, Jonson
Grammar and writing workshops, vocabulary
Week The Romantic Period (1798-1832)
17 Poetry by Burns, Blake, Byron, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Shelley, and Keats; Novel Studies
Grammar and Writing workshops, vocabulary
Week The Twentieth Century ( To Present)
18 Analysis of shorts stories, Grammar and writing workshops, vocabulary

* The syllabus serves as a guide for both the teacher and student; however, during the term it may become
necessary to make additions, deletions, or substitutions. Adequate notice will be provided to students of any
necessary changes.

ONLY RETURN THIS SHEET PLEASE.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

I look forward to having a great year! I feel fortunate to have your child in my class this
semester and hope that you will contact me should you have any concerns about his/her progress or
any aspect of the instruction. With your student, please read the attached policies, then sign and date
this signature page and have your student return this form. Please provide a current email address
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Scan this to see my Open House

and phone number at which I can reach you should the need arise. I encourage you to sign up for
Remind using the information in the syllabus. Welcome to 12th grade!

Thank you,

Colleen Paine

My child and I have read and discussed the classroom syllabus.

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