Plan for Success
English 5/6
2011-2012
Trevor Browne High School English Department
7402 W. Catalina Drive Instructor: Ms. J. Harris
Telephone number: (602) 764-8759 Room number: 2223
Course Description:
Elements of Literature 5th Course is the classroom book. This year, we will utilize Common Core Curriculum which uses American Literature to focus on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. While critical thinking is essential to the course, we will review basic grammar and the writing process. Literary genres include historical text, short stories, novels, poetry, non-fiction, and drama. Composition and language arts focus on analysis, persuasion, research, and creative writing. Computers will be used to assist with student learning and must be used responsibly. In addition, District CRTs address Arizona State Standards and will be included in student grades. ACT and AIMS tests assess Arizona State Standards and are equally important to student learning.
Grading System:
Your grade will be based on the following:
1. Class assignments (bellwork, classwork, and quizzes) 20%
2. College and Career Readiness (participation, homework, on task behaviors) 20%
3. Assessments (seminar, essays, presentations, major projects, tests) 60%
Grading A 90 - 100
Chart: B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F Under 60
NOTE: Grades will be based on points earned in each nine-week term. The semester grade will be determined by using 45% of each nine-week's grade and 10% of the final exam's (District CRTs) grade.
Academic Parents will receive progress reports via parent portal (Parent Vue) as well as
Intervention progress reports via US mail every three weeks. On progress reports, an average under 70 will be reported as in danger of failing. At this time a student will be assigned mandatory KKIS. An incomplete grade will be given only if the student has missed work due to illness or an excused absence with no time for completion. This incomplete work must be completed by a date agreed upon by the teacher and the student.
Class 1. Come to class prepared to learn. This means when the bell rings you must Rules: be in your seat with required materials.
2. Be respectful. Students are expected to be cooperative and respectful at all times.
3. Consume all food and drink outside of the classroom.
4. Follow all School Rules. School Rules will be enforced at all times.
5. Return items to their original place after each use.
HOW TO 1. ATTEND CLASS DAILY.
SUCCEED 2. BE ON TIME.
IN ENGLISH: 3. BRING REQUIRED MATERIALS:
§ Pencil with an eraser/ink pen
§ Paper
§ Positive attitude
§ Binder
§ Memory stick/jump drive
§ TGB Planner
4. LISTEN CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.
5. IF UNSURE, ASK FOR DIRECTION./GET TUTORING during
KKIS in room 2223 (2:55-3:30). I am also available for
conferences at this time.
MAKE-UP The student is responsible for missed assignments. The teacher will give WORK: make-up assignments during KKIS. Assignments are to be completed and
returned to the teacher within two days of absence. Points for bellwork and class participation cannot be made up.
Late Work: Late work will not be accepted. Please complete assignments on time.
Attendance: Phoenix Union High School District believes that daily participation in
C lassroom instructional activities is essential to earning credit in every course.
Students may fail the class for the semester in any course when reaching a total
of 12 excused/unexcused absences and after school documented interventions
have been exhausted. Excessive absences will prompt parent contact via
phone, letter or person to person conference.
Tardies: Thirty minutes of detention in room 2223 will be required for every three tardies
incurred. Any student with excessive tardies will be referred to the Dean’s
Office.
IDs: Students are expected to wear IDs in their lanyard at all times. IDs are required
to access many school services. Students who violate this expectation may be
subject to disciplinary action.
Please return to Ms. J. Harris
PLAN FOR SUCCESS
ENGLISH 5/6
2011-2012
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Plan for Success
English 5/6
Ms. J. Harris