2011 – 2012BACK TO SCHOOL

English IIIAmerican Literature1st and 3rd Periods

Welcome Back!!! Summer is over You’re officially Juniors; in your second last

year of high school What are you expecting of yourself this

year?

Who am I?

Baby Rammos ComingJanuary 13th, 2012!!!

What’s up with English III? You will continue to increase and refine your

reading and communication skills. You will read a broad range of American literature and write frequently in a variety of forms. We will focus on developing critical thinking skills, writing and reading skills necessary for success in an upper level English class. We will also build vocabulary and learn elements of grammar, usage and style.

Expectations Students must come to class each day

prepared to interact. Much of the knowledge gained will be from listening and learning from one another, not only just the teacher. Effort, mutual respect and encouragement are expected from each student on a daily basis.

Books Holt McDougal Literature –

American Literature SpringBoard English Textual

Power – Level 6 Additional novels may be

required throughout the school year. If novels need to be purchased, students and parents will be made aware of titles with adequate advanced notice.

Summer Reading: Into the Wild by Jon

Krakauer OR How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accent by Julia Alvarez AND “A Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry OR “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” by Tennessee Williams

SuppliesMANDATORY

1” binder for ENGLISH ONLY!

notebook paper one spiral notebook 5 dividers pens/pencils/highlighters

OPTIONAL Kleenex Hand sanitizer 3X5 notecards

Class Rules – Follow the 3 P’s1) BE PUNCTUAL2) BE PREPARED3) BE POLITE

BE PUNCTUAL Be in your chair when the bell rings Turn assignments in on the due date Be alert in class…NO SLEEPING!

BE PREPARED Bring all materials to class every day

(binder, pen/pencil/highlighter,SpringBoard text, novel of study, etc.)

Complete all preparatory work (reading, reflection, homework) so that you are ready to participate in class

Keep track of all due dates, quizzes and tests using a planner or class calendar (or even your phone!)

BE POLITE Respect yourself. Respect your peers. Respect your environment. Respect authority. Actively listen. Support each other. Encourage one another. Monitor your own behavior.

Just a few others… NO FOOD. NO DRINKS. (Water =

Exception) All communication devices should be

turned OFF and out of sight! No make-up, combs, hairbrushes,

mirrors, nail polish, nail files, lotion or any other personal grooming implement in the classroom.

Do not deface (i.e. draw, doodle, write, carve, scratch, put chewing gum under/on) any of the furniture, walls, filing cabinets, bookshelves, windows, carpet, etc.

CLASS PROCEDURES

F.A.Q.sWho?What?When?Where?How?

What do I do when I first get to class?1. Sign-in: Mark your initials in the

Attendance Binder under the date. Once the bell rings for class:

If you are in the room and have not signed in, you will be marked “Tardy.”

If you are NOT in the room and have not signed in, you will be marked “Absent.”

Then what?2. Consult the board for the daily objective (“I

can…”) and agenda3. Take your seat and begin your journal

entry or “warm-up” exercise. These are to be done individually, and therefore no talking is necessary.

What’s the tardy policy?Per the CHHS Student/Parent Handbook: 1st Tardy = Warning 2nd Tardy = Teacher-Student

Conference 3rd Tardy = Teacher

Consequence (*Detention) and Parent Phone Call

4th Tardy = Office Referral

What do I do with my assignments? All assignments to be graded must have

your FIRST AND LAST NAME, DATE, and CLASS PERIOD.

Turn in assignments by putting them in your class period’s INBOX.

What about “late” work?I do NOT

accept late work of any kind – daily, quiz or major grades.

But…but…but…what if I was absent? If you missed class, look in your class period’s

“Absent” folder for handouts. See Mrs. Rammos to schedule a time to make-up a quiz or test.

You will be allowed one school day for every school day missed, plus one additional day, to make up work or tests (per the CHHS Student/Parent Handbook).

Please write “Absent” on top of any assignments completed.

If you submit all make-up work on time, you have the opportunity to receive full credit.

What if I have to “go”? Using the restroom during class is a privilege and

something that should be done during “your time”– passing periods or independent study and not when the teacher is teaching, during quizzes or tests, while watching videos, working in groups, etc.

If you do need to use the restroom and it is an appropriate time to go, please take one of the bathroom passes hanging by the door and return to class quickly.

If you abuse the privilege, it will be taken away.

What is Academic Honesty? The English Language Arts Department at Colleyville

Heritage High School expects that all work turned in is the student’s own work. This bans all forms plagiarism and cheating including: copying; cutting and pasting; presenting collaborative work as independent work; fabricating data, information and sources; and failing to use proper citations. After any infraction, a student will be referred to the Academic Integrity Council. More information can be found on the CHHS website: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/chhs/site/default.asp.

What happens if I break a rule or do not follow procedures?

Consequences1. Non-verbal or verbal warning – eye contact,

movement, verbal reminder, statement of the appropriate behavior, or the student will be asked to stop the undesired behavior

2. Student will be asked to stay after class or school to discuss the infraction.

3. Direct consequence will be implemented for the inappropriate student behavior. For example, afternoon detention, office referral.

4. Parent will be notified and conference may be requested.

What about my grade?

Six Weeks Average

Tests, Projects, Major Essays

50%

Quizzes, Timely Assignments,

Journals

30%

Daily Work, Homework, Vocabulary

20%

When do I get a progress report? Consult Skyward Family Access once a week to

keep track of grades. However, be patient with your teacher

All students will receive a progress report three weeks into the six weeks grading period.

Teacher’s Website

www.teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/mrsjrammos

very important calendars, handouts, assignments, message

boards, announcements, reminders, etc.

Disclaimer

This syllabus is intended as a set of guidelines for English III. Students and parents should note that Mrs. Rammos reserves the right to make modifications in content and requirements as necessary to promote the best education possible within prevailing conditions affecting this class.

Did I forget anything?

Any questions?

Student Info./Parent Contact Sheet AND supplies DUE Friday!