Below is a copy of the syllabus for this course:
SYLLABUS: ENGLISH 4
Ms. Winberg
2011-2012
Course Objectives: Become a better reader, writer, speaker and listener. Explore various forms of literature including novels, short stories, poetry and plays.
Supplies:
Notebook (70 sheets or more)
Holt Elements of Literature (Sixth Course)
Grading
Do-Now: Will be completed at the beginning of every class and worth 10% of your grade. Ms. Winberg will walk around to check that you have completed your do now at the beginning of every class. An incomplete Do-Now will receive 0 pts. A partially-completed Do-Now will receive 5 pts. A fully-completed Do-Now will receive 10 pts.
Classwork: Will be worth 20 pts. each assignment unless otherwise noted and 20% of your grade. Any classwork that is not completed in class MUST be done for homework and turned in on the following day to receive full credit. Late classwork will receive 5 pts. off for each day late after the following day.
Homework: Will be worth 20 pts. each assignment unless otherwise noted and 15% of your grade.
Quizzes: Quizzes will be given almost every week and will be worth 50 pts. each and worth 15% of your grade.
Tests: Will be given approximately once every month and will be worth 100 pts. each and 20% of your grade.
Participation: Your participation grade is worth 100 pts. per week and 20% of your grade. If you are LATE to class you will have 20 pts. subtracted from your participation grade for the week. This will occur every time you are late. If, however, you are present in class and ON TIME for the entire week, you will receive 20 pts. Extra Credit each week. If you are disruptive/disrespectful during class, you will receive a warning for your first offense. Every offense after your warning will result in 5 pts. off your weekly participation grade.
Classroom Procedures
Every day when you enter class you are expected to take out your notebook, sit in your seat and begin answering the prompt written on the Smartboard unless an alternate Do-Now is given to you in the form of a worksheet. You will be given approximately five minutes to complete your Do-Now. After time is up, class will begin. Before you leave, you are expected to return the room to the condition it was in when you entered class (return desks to their original places, put away work, clean up trash, etc.) Make sure all of your completed work is turned in before you leave class. Always hand your work directly to Ms. Winberg (unless asked to do otherwise) in order to ensure it is received and graded. Once your work is graded, it will be placed in your class “OUT” bin on Ms. Winberg’s desk and you may take it.
Make-Up Work/Late Work/Missed Tests & Quizzes
If you are absent from class it is YOUR responsibility to come to Ms. Winberg to get your make-up work. You will have exactly one week from the day of your absence to complete make-up work. Any late work (excluding work missed due to an absence) will be assessed -5 pts. for each day late. If you miss a test/quiz you have one week to make up the test/quiz. Tests/quizzes must be made up AFTER SCHOOL. You must inform Ms. Winberg ahead of time when you plan to make up the test/quiz. You CANNOT make up a test/quiz during class or lunch. If you fail to make up the test/quiz within a week, you will receive a “0.”
Hallpasses
Hallpasses may be issued on a case-by-case basis. Do not ask for a hall pass unless you really need one. Each student will be allowed ONE pass per week (use it wisely!) If you do not use a hallpass for an entire week, you will be awarded 5 pts. Extra Credit.
After-School Help
If you need extra help with the work we are completing in class or have an issue you want to discuss with Ms. Winberg, let her know which afternoon you would like to come after school to speak with her. If you are not here by , Ms. Winberg might not be here, either.
On-line Grades
Your grades will be available for you to view online using the StudentNet system on the school district’s website.
Teacher Contact:
e-mail: TeacherWinberg@gmail.com
website: http://winbergenglish4.blogspot.com
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